Chemistry Reaction Rates Quiz

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What is the primary reason that increasing the concentration of reactants increases the rate of a reaction?

It decreases the surface area of the reactants.

It allows for more effective collisions. (correct)

It lowers the temperature of the reactants.

It results in fewer effective collisions.

How does increasing the temperature generally affect the reaction rate?

It causes the reaction rate to increase. (correct)

It decreases the kinetic energy of reactants.

It eliminates the need for activation energy.

It leads to fewer collisions between reactants.

Which of the following accurately describes a heterogeneous catalyst?

It is in a separate phase from the reactants. (correct)

It is consumed during the reaction.

It can only increase the rate of a specific reaction.

It is in the same phase as the reactants.

What occurs when a reaction is in a state of equilibrium?

The concentrations of reactants and products remain constant. Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is most likely affected by pressure changes in gaseous reactions?

Concentration of reactants. Signup and view all the answers

What effect does increasing the temperature have on an endothermic reaction?

The equilibrium shifts right to remove excess heat. Signup and view all the answers

How does refrigeration slow down the decay of food?

By decreasing the reaction rate. Signup and view all the answers

In a reversible reaction, what happens to the rates of the forward and reverse reactions as the system approaches equilibrium?

The forward rate decreases while the reverse rate increases. Signup and view all the answers

How does a decrease in pressure affect a reaction system with more moles of gas on the product side?

The equilibrium shifts towards the products side. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of adding a catalyst to a chemical reaction at equilibrium?

It lowers the activation energy, speeding up both forward and reverse reactions. Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary function of a catalyst in a chemical reaction?

To lower the activation energy required for the reaction. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the concentrations of reactants and products when the product is removed from a reaction at equilibrium?

Concentrations of products decrease, and the forward reaction rate increases. Signup and view all the answers

What impact does increasing pressure have on a reaction mixture containing gases?

The system shifts toward producing the side with fewer moles of gas. Signup and view all the answers

What does the rate of a reaction depend on?

Change in concentration of reactants or products per unit time Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT essential for a reaction to occur according to the collision theory?

The presence of a catalyst Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by the term 'activation energy'?

The minimum energy necessary for a reaction to occur Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the reaction between HCl and water, which collision would NOT lead to a successful reaction?

Cl of HCl colliding with O of water Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by a high reaction rate?

More bonds are breaking and forming in a given time Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about chemical kinetics is incorrect?

Reaction rates are always constant throughout a reaction. Signup and view all the answers

During a reaction, if molecules collide but do not have sufficient energy, what will most likely happen?

The molecules will bounce apart without reacting Signup and view all the answers

What type of chemical reaction is represented by the net ionic equation: Ag+(aq) + Cl‾(aq) ➙ AgCl(s)?

Double displacement reaction Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between activation energy and the rate of reaction?

Higher activation energy leads to a slower reaction. Signup and view all the answers

What must occur for N2 and O2 molecules to form NO?

The collisions must occur at a specific orientation and energy. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the analogy of activation energy to climbing a hill?

The climb represents the energy required for the reaction to occur. Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the activation energy of different reactions?

Each reaction has its own specific activation energy. Signup and view all the answers

How do ionic compounds in aqueous solution compare to covalent compounds concerning reaction speed?

Ionic compounds react faster due to lower activation energies. Signup and view all the answers

What must happen at the activation energy level during a reaction?

One or more original bonds must be partially broken while new bonds form. Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT true about activation energy in chemical reactions?

Activation energy only applies to endothermic reactions. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why covalent compound reactions often take significantly longer than ionic compound reactions?

Covalent reactions have higher activation energies due to bond breaking. Signup and view all the answers

What does a large equilibrium constant (Kc) indicate about a reaction at equilibrium?

The equilibrium mixture contains more products than reactants. Signup and view all the answers

How does changing the temperature affect the equilibrium constant (K)?

K increases or decreases depending on the reaction type. Signup and view all the answers

According to Le Châtelier's Principle, what will occur if reactants are added to a system at equilibrium?

The equilibrium will shift to increase the concentration of products. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the rates of reactions when a stress is placed on a system at equilibrium?

The rates temporarily become unequal until equilibrium is reestablished. Signup and view all the answers

What is the result when products are removed from a system at equilibrium?

The forward reaction will speed up to create more products. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes a small equilibrium constant (Kc)?

The forward reaction produces a small amount of products. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of equilibrium, what is the implication of adding a catalyst to the reaction?

It speeds up both the forward and reverse reactions equally. Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by the term 'dynamic equilibrium' in a chemical reaction?

The rates of the forward and reverse reactions are equal and constant. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Reaction Rates & Chemical Equilibrium

Reaction rate is the change in concentration of a reactant or product per unit time.
Some chemical reactions are rapid, while others are slow.
The study of reaction rates is called chemical kinetics.
The rate of reaction can be calculated by dividing the change in concentration by the time interval.

Collision Theory

Molecular collisions have varying energies.
Higher collision energy leads to a greater chance of reaction.
For a reaction to occur, molecules must collide with proper orientation and sufficient energy.
This sufficient energy is known as activation energy.
The activation energy is the minimum energy required to initiate a reaction.

Activation Energy

Activation energy is the minimum energy needed to break bonds between reactant atoms.
Each reaction has a unique activation energy.
Exothermic reactions proceed faster than endothermic reactions because product energy is lower than reactant energy.
Reactants cannot be converted to products without necessary activation energies.

Factors Affecting Reaction Rates

Nature of Reactants: Ionic compounds in aqueous solution react faster than covalent compounds. Covalent compounds often need more time to react.
Concentration: Increasing reactant concentration increases collision frequency and reaction rate, particularly in solids(powdered form) and gases (increased pressure).
Temperature: Increased temperatures increase kinetic energy, leading to more frequent and energetic collisions, which increases the reaction rate. Conversely, decreasing temperature decreases the reaction rate.
Catalyst: Catalysts increase reaction rate without being consumed. They lower the activation energy needed for a reaction.
- Heterogeneous catalysts are in a different phase from the reactants
- Homogeneous catalysts are in the same phase as the reactants

Chemical Equilibrium

Reversible reactions proceed in both forward and reverse directions.
When the rates of the forward and reverse reactions are equal, the system is at chemical equilibrium.
At equilibrium, the concentrations of reactants and products remain constant.
Equilibrium is dynamic, meaning the forward and reverse reactions continue.

Equilibrium Constant (Kc)

The equilibrium constant (Kc) is a ratio of product concentrations to reactant concentrations at equilibrium.
Kc is different for every reaction and can be large or small.
A large Kc suggests a greater amount of products formed at equilibrium.
A small Kc suggests that the reactants are significantly more prevalent at equilibrium.
The equilibrium constant for a given reaction is not affected by changes in concentration, but is affected by changes in temperature.

Changes in Equilibrium

Concentration: Adding a reactant shifts equilibrium towards product formation; Removing a reactant shifts equilibrium towards reactant formation. Similarly adding/removing products has an opposite effect.
Temperature: Endothermic reactions, with heat as a reactant, shift towards the products with increasing temperature, and vice versa. Exothermic reactions, where heat is a product, shift to the reactants with increasing temperature, and vice versa.
Pressure: Reactions with unequal numbers of reactant and product molecules can shift equilibrium in response to pressure changes. Increased pressure favors the side with fewer moles of gas. Decreased pressure favors the side with more moles of gas.
Catalyst: Catalysts speed up both the forward and reverse reactions equally, so they do not affect equilibrium position.

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Test your understanding of reaction rates and equilibrium in chemistry. This quiz covers concepts such as the effects of concentration, temperature, and catalysts on reaction rates. Challenge yourself with these fundamental questions on chemical kinetics.