Chemical Kinetics Overview

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How do decreasing amounts of reactants affect the production of products in a reaction?

They cause the rate of product formation to remain constant.

They improve the efficiency of the reaction.

They result in fewer collisions leading to products. (correct)

They increase the rate of product formation.

What does the rate constant 'k' in a rate law expression represent?

A proportionality constant that relates the rate of the reaction to the concentrations of the reactants. (correct)

The initial concentration of the reactants.

The temperature at which the reaction takes place.

The slope of the concentration versus time plot.

What is the overall reaction order if the rate law is given by Rate = k[NO]³[O₂]?

4 (correct)

Which statement is true about the reaction orders 'm' and 'n' in a rate law?

They can be non-integer values based on experimental data. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of experimental determination of a rate law, what does an initial rate refer to?

The rate measured at the start of the reaction with specific reactant concentrations. Signup and view all the answers

What is the order of reaction with respect to [ClO2] in the given experiments?

2 (second order) Signup and view all the answers

What is the order of reaction with respect to [OH-] as determined from the trials?

1 (first order) Signup and view all the answers

Using Trial 1 data, what is the calculated value of the rate constant 'k'?

229.6 M$^{-2}$s$^{-1}$ Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the initial rate when the concentration of [ClO2] is tripled in Trials 1 and 2?

It increases by a factor of 9 Signup and view all the answers

Which factor does not significantly affect the reaction rate according to the summary?

Product concentration Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of activation energy in a chemical reaction?

It is the minimum energy required for a successful collision Signup and view all the answers

In the equation Rate = k[ClO2]²[OH-], what does the variable 'k' represent?

The rate constant specific to the reaction conditions Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true for the experimental determination of the rate law?

Orders of reaction can be determined by varying the concentration of reactants. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of a catalyst in a chemical reaction?

To alter the reaction rate without being consumed Signup and view all the answers

How is the average rate of reaction calculated?

Concentration change divided by time change Signup and view all the answers

What does the slope of the red curve represent in the reaction of H2 and I2?

Rate of reactant depletion Signup and view all the answers

At what point in the reaction are the slopes of the concentration curves maximized?

At the beginning of the reaction Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the instantaneous rate of reaction?

It is measured at a specific point in time Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the average rate of reaction as it proceeds over time?

It decreases steadily Signup and view all the answers

Which factor does NOT influence the rate of a chemical reaction?

Shape of the reaction vessel Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the slopes of the concentration curves at the end of the reaction?

They flatten out indicating completion Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that increases the rate of a chemical reaction by increasing the surface area of solid reactants?

Changing the physical state of the reactants Signup and view all the answers

How does an increase in reaction temperature generally affect the reaction rate?

It raises both collision frequency and collision intensity Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding how the concentration of reactants affects reaction rate?

Higher concentrations generally lead to more frequent collisions Signup and view all the answers

What role does a catalyst play in a chemical reaction?

Lowers the activation energy, leading to an increased reaction rate Signup and view all the answers

In a reaction described by the reaction rate formula, what does the variable time refer to?

The change in concentration over a specific time period Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the effect of physical states of reactants on reaction rates?

The surface area and orientation of reactants impact collision success Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the activation energy in a chemical reaction?

It is the minimum energy required for reactants to collide successfully Signup and view all the answers

What impact does increasing the partial pressure of gas reactants have on the reaction rate?

It increases the concentration of reactants, thereby enhancing the reaction rate Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chemical Kinetics 1 - Overview

The speed of a chemical reaction is called the reaction rate
Reaction rates can be very fast (e.g., explosion of TNT), very slow (e.g., iron rusting), or intermediate (e.g., milk going sour)
Rate = (Concentration change) / (Time change)

Factors Affecting Reaction Rate

Physical state of reactants: Increasing the surface area of solid reactants increases reaction rate (e.g., solid tablet vs. powdered form) This leads to more collisions. Successful collisions require enough energy and correct orientation.
Reactant concentrations: Higher molarities of aqueous solutions or higher partial pressures of gaseous reactants increase collisions, which leads to increased reaction rate.
Reaction temperature: Higher temperatures increase the kinetic energy, collision frequency, and collision intensity, leading to a faster reaction rate.
Presence of a catalyst: A substance that alters the reaction rate without being consumed, increasing the reaction rate also by lowering the activation energy (represented by the catalyst in the reaction).

Measuring Reaction Rate

Red curve on the graph represents the depletion of reactants (H₂ or I₂) as reactions proceed
Blue curve represents the formation of products (HI) as reactions proceed
The slope of a curve at a given time, calculated using a right-angled triangle, represents the rate of the reaction
The initial rate is the instantaneous rate at time zero (t=0). It is the steepest slope on the curve.

Rate Law and Reaction Order

Rate Law: Rate = k[A]^m[B]ⁿ (where k= rate constant, [A] = concentration of A, [B]= concentration of B, m and n = reaction orders)
Overall reaction order (m+n) is derived from experimental values and is not directly related to the balanced equation's coefficients.
Examples of rate laws are given

Experimental Determination of a Rate Law

To determine rate laws, data is collected, changing reactant concentrations, and measuring initial rates.
Initial rates are determined from the initial slopes of concentration vs time plots.
Initial rates are measured by monitoring the reactants' concentration over time.
Changing reactants concentrations can help to determine the order of the reactants.

Summary

Reaction rate is the speed of a chemical reaction.
Factors that affect reaction rates are the physical state of reactants, concentration of reactants, temperature, and catalysts.
Reaction rate is derived experimentally and can be measured as a concentration change over time.

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