The document discusses reaction rates and kinetics. It defines reaction rate and states that the concentration of reactants is proportional to the rate of reaction. It also defines the rate constant and rate law formula. A catalyst affects the reaction rate by lowering the activation energy, increasing the frequency of collisions, and increasing the probability of successful collisions. Enzymes are biological catalysts and the collision theory states that for a reaction to occur, reactant particles must collide with adequate energy.