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Which factor does NOT directly affect the rate of a chemical reaction, as outlined in the provided material?

  • The nature of the reactants involved.
  • The volume of the reaction vessel. (correct)
  • The concentration of the reactants.
  • The presence of a catalyst.

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

  • To be consumed during the reaction, altering the final product.
  • To increase the activation energy required for the reaction.
  • To increase the reaction rate without being consumed in the process. (correct)
  • To shift the equilibrium of the reaction towards the reactants.

According to the material, how does increasing the temperature typically affect the rate of a chemical reaction?

  • It increases the reaction rate. (correct)
  • It may increase or decrease the reaction rate depending on the specific reaction.
  • It has no effect on the reaction rate.
  • It decreases the reaction rate.

What observation from the lab activity directly indicates the completion of the reaction between potassium permanganate and oxalic acid?

<p>Disappearance of the purple color. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements correctly describes the relationship between reaction rate and reactant concentration?

<p>Increasing reactant concentration usually increases the reaction rate. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the experiment with chalk (CaCO3) and hydrochloric acid (HCl), what is the purpose of crushing one piece of chalk into smaller pieces?

<p>To increase the surface area of the chalk. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do reactions between covalent molecules tend to be slower compared to reactions involving ions in aqueous solutions?

<p>Covalent bonds must be broken, requiring higher activation energies. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the provided text, which of the following best explains how catalysts increase reaction rates?

<p>By lowering the activation energy required for the reaction. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following experimental procedures described in the material is designed to investigate the effect of concentration on reaction rate?

<p>Reacting zinc pieces with different concentrations of hydrochloric acid. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When studying the effect of temperature on the reaction rate of potassium permanganate and oxalic acid, why is it important to measure the time for the purple color to disappear?

<p>To visually assess when the reaction has reached completion at different temperatures. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the provided text, how does the surface area of a solid reactant affect the reaction rate, and why?

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In the context of the experiments described, what is the most likely reason for repeating the measurements multiple times (e.g., three times) when observing the effect of temperature on reaction rate?

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Consider the reaction: $aA + bB \rightarrow cC + dD$. According to the material, what does the equilibrium constant, K, represent?

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Based on the provided text, predict how the rate of a reaction between two gases will change if the partial pressure of one of the reactants is doubled, assuming all other factors remain constant.

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Why is the use of equal amounts of reactants important when investigating the effect of concentration on the rate of reaction between zinc and hydrochloric acid?

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What is the relationship between the rate of a reaction and its equilibrium constant, based on the provided objectives?

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The material discusses the reaction of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) in the presence of manganese dioxide (MnO2). If the reaction proceeds via the following elementary steps:

  1. $H_2O_2(aq) + MnO_2(s) \longrightarrow H_2O(l) + O_2(g) + MnO(s)$
  2. $H_2O_2(aq) + MnO(s) \longrightarrow H_2O(l) + MnO_2(s)$

What role does $MnO_2$ play in this reaction?

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Consider a reaction where the rate doubles for every 10°C increase in temperature. If the reaction takes 60 minutes to complete at 25°C, approximately how long will it take to complete at 45°C?

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In the reaction between oxalic acid and potassium permanganate, the reaction rate dependence on temperature can be modeled using the Arrhenius equation: $k = Ae^{-E_a/RT}$, where:

  • k is the rate constant,
  • A is the pre-exponential factor,
  • $E_a$ is the activation energy,
  • R is the ideal gas constant,
  • T is the absolute temperature.

If increasing the temperature from 20°C to 30°C causes the rate constant (k) to double, what can be inferred about the activation energy ($E_a$) for this reaction?

<p>$E_a$ is a positive value, and an increase in temperature provides more molecules with sufficient energy to overcome the activation barrier. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Considering the experimental procedure involving chalk and hydrochloric acid, which of the following modifications would most effectively demonstrate the combined effects of both surface area and concentration on reaction rate?

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Given two reactions: one involving aqueous ions (Reaction A) and another involving covalent molecules (Reaction B). Reaction A occurs almost instantaneously at room temperature, while Reaction B requires significant heating to proceed at a noticeable rate. Which statement provides the MOST accurate comparison of the activation energies ($E_a$) for these two reactions?

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A chemist performs the hydrogen peroxide decomposition experiment and observes the following: Beaker 1 (no catalyst): Very slow bubbling. Beaker 2 (with manganese dioxide): Vigorous bubbling. The chemist then filters the contents of Beaker 2 to remove the manganese dioxide, and adds the filtered solution to Beaker 1. What is the MOST likely observation, and what conclusion can be drawn?

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Imagine a scenario where the chalk experiment is conducted inside a sealed container connected to a pressure sensor. Initially, a large piece of chalk and crushed chalk are placed in separate compartments within the container, each exposed to the same amount of hydrochloric acid once the experiment begins. Which of the following pressure curves would most accurately depict the change in pressure over time for both reactions, assuming temperature is constant?

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A researcher is studying the catalyzed decomposition of hydrogen peroxide using manganese dioxide ($MnO_2$). They perform the reaction under two different sets of conditions:

  1. Condition A: Standard conditions, using pure $MnO_2$ as the catalyst.
  2. Condition B: $MnO_2$ is mixed with a fine powder of an inert substance that does not participate in the reaction but reduces the effective surface area of the catalyst.

Assuming all other variables are kept constant, how would the activation energy ($E_a$) and the initial rate of the reaction differ between the two conditions, if at all?

<p>The $E_a$ would be the same under both conditions, but the initial rate would be faster in Condition A. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A laboratory student accidentally mixes the oxalic acid with the hydrochloric acid before adding the potassium permanganate. How would you expect this to affect the observed results in comparison to the standard procedure, and why?

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During the hydrogen peroxide decomposition with manganese dioxide, a student observes that upon adding manganese dioxide, there's a significant temperature increase in the solution. Based on this observation, which of the following statements is most accurate?

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In the context of chemical kinetics, what is the physical significance of the pre-exponential factor (A) in the Arrhenius equation ($k = Ae^{-E_a/RT}$)?

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A chemist is studying the kinetics of a reaction and finds that the addition of a small amount of a certain substance dramatically increases the reaction rate, but the substance is not consumed during the reaction. However, upon closer inspection, the chemist discovers that the substance reacts with one of the intermediate products, forming a different, more stable intermediate. How does this affect the overall reaction pathway?

<p>The substance is likely acting as a catalyst, providing a new reaction pathway with a lower activation energy by forming a more stable intermediate. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Suppose a researcher discovers that the rate of a particular reaction decreases with increasing temperature. Which of the following conclusions is most likely to be valid regarding this reaction?

<p>The reaction likely involves a complex mechanism where the rate-determining step has a negative activation energy. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Imagine a scenario where the hydrogen peroxide decomposition experiment is performed using manganese dioxide ($MnO_2$) immobilized on the surface of a porous material. Over time, it's observed that the reaction rate decreases significantly, even though the concentration of hydrogen peroxide remains high. Which of the following is the MOST plausible explanation for this decrease in reaction rate?

<p>The pores of the material are becoming clogged with byproducts, reducing the effective surface area of the catalyst. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A chemist is investigating the effect of a potential catalyst on a reaction. They run the reaction with and without the catalyst and measure the rate constants at different temperatures. They find that the catalyzed reaction has a lower activation energy ($E_a$) but also a significantly lower pre-exponential factor (A) compared to the uncatalyzed reaction. Under what conditions, if any, would the catalyzed reaction be slower than the uncatalyzed reaction?

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A researcher performs the chalk and hydrochloric acid experiment and accurately measures the initial rate of carbon dioxide production for both the large chalk piece and the crushed chalk. After analyzing the data, they observe that the initial rate for the crushed chalk is significantly higher, but the total amount of carbon dioxide produced is the same for both. They claim that this experiment conclusively proves that increasing surface area increases the rate constant, k, of the reaction. Is their conclusion valid, and why?

<p>No, the conclusion might be valid only if the reaction is first order with respect to the chalk, and other factors are carefully controlled. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a variation to the hydrogen peroxide decomposition experiment, a student uses iron(III) chloride ($FeCl_3$) as a catalyst instead of manganese dioxide ($MnO_2$). They measure the reaction rate at different concentrations of $FeCl_3$ and observe that the reaction rate increases linearly with the concentration of $FeCl_3$ up to a certain point, after which it plateaus and remains constant despite further increases in $FeCl_3$ concentration. Which of the following is the MOST likely explanation for this observation?

<p>The active sites on the catalyst have become saturated with the reactant. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the experiment described in the text?

<p>To study factors affecting reaction rates (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT identified as a factor that affects reaction rates?

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What happens to the reaction rate when the concentration of reactants is increased?

<p>The reaction rate usually increases. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate effect of increasing the temperature by 10°C on the reaction rate?

<p>The reaction rate doubles. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a catalyst in a chemical reaction, as described in the text?

<p>It lowers the activation energy. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a catalyst used in one of the described procedures?

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What is the purpose of crushing chalk in the experiment with hydrochloric acid?

<p>To increase the surface area (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of reaction tends to be faster, according to the text?

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In the experiment with potassium permanganate and oxalic acid, what indicates the reaction is complete?

<p>Disappearance of the purple color (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What piece of equipment is used to measure the reaction time in seconds?

<p>Watch with a second hand (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the chemical formula for hydrogen peroxide?

<p>H2O2 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the chemical formula for chalk?

<p>CaCO3 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which acid is used in the experiment with chalk?

<p>Hydrochloric acid (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the concentration of the potassium permanganate solution used in the temperature experiment?

<p>0.10 M (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What observation is made when manganese dioxide is added to hydrogen peroxide?

<p>Gas bubbles are observed. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the equilibrium expression $K = \frac{[C]^c[D]^d}{[A]^a[B]^b}$, what do the square brackets represent?

<p>Concentration (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the equilibrium expression $K = \frac{[C]^c[D]^d}{[A]^a[B]^b}$, what do the lowercase letters a, b, c, and d represent?

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Which piece of lab equipment is used to hold small amounts of reactants in the procedures?

<p>12-well plate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the concentration of hydrochloric acid used in the concentration experiment?

<p>3 M and 6 M (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which reactant is used in the experiment to observe the effect of temperature?

<p>Oxalic acid (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What piece of equipment is used to deliver drops of solutions?

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Which of the following is NOT a material needed for the experiments?

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According to the theory, what is required for reactant molecules to react?

<p>Proper orientation and energy equal to or greater than the activation energy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the procedures, what needs to be added to the well after filling it with hydrogen peroxide?

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Which of the following does not directly appear as a material in the experiment?

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What is the role of hydrogen peroxide in the catalyst experiment?

<p>To slowly decompose at room temperature (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of reaction uses warmed saturated oxalic acid?

<p>Effect of temperature (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is initially deep purple in the temperature experiment?

<p>Permanganate ion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is added to the wells filled with warmed saturated oxalic acid?

<p>3 drops of KMnO4 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What needs to be measured in order to understand the effect of temperature in the procedure?

<p>Measuring the time the purple color disappeared (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many times should the measurement be repeated to identify the temperature effect?

<p>Repeat 2 more times (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should the wells be filled with oxalic acid?

<p>Fill 3 wells in your micro-well plate one-half full of warmed saturated oxalic acid. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the state of the oxalic acid used in the temperature experiment?

<p>Saturated (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which equation represents the reaction for the effect of temperature experiment?

<p>$3H_2C_2O_4 + 2KMnO_4 \longrightarrow 6CO_2 + 2KOH + 2H_2O + 2MnO_2$ (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do covalent molecules impact the reaction rate?

<p>Tend to be slow (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is compared after placing equal amounts of zinc pieces into two small test tubes?

<p>The reaction rates (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What amount of 6 M HCl is added to the zinc pieces for the concentration experiment?

<p>2 mL (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is observed and compared after placing chalk pieces in the well plate?

<p>The rate of evolution of carbon dioxide (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For solids, what determines the reaction rate?

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Flashcards

Reaction Rate

The change in the concentration of a reactant or product per unit time.

Collision Theory

Reactions need molecules to collide with proper orientation and sufficient energy.

Reaction Rate of Aqueous Ions

Ions in aqueous solutions react very quickly due to their mobility and charge.

Reaction Rate of Covalent Molecules

Reactions between covalent molecules are typically slow due to strong bonds that need breaking.

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Surface Area and Reaction Rate

For solids, a larger surface area increases the reaction rate.

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Concentration Effect on Reaction Rate

Increasing reactant concentration usually increases the reaction rate.

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Temperature Effect on Reaction Rate

The reaction rate typically doubles for every 10°C rise in temperature.

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Catalyst

A substance that increases the reaction rate without being consumed.

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How Catalysts Work

Catalysts provide a surface, lowering activation energy.

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HCl Concentration Effect

Increasing the concentration of HCl increases the reaction rate.

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Decomposition of H2O2

Hydrogen peroxide breaks down into water and oxygen over time.

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Objectives of the experiment

Experimentally determine the effects of reactant nature, concentration, temperature, and catalysts on reaction rates.

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Aqueous ion reaction rates

Ions generally react faster in aqueous solutions because ions are highly mobile and readily available for reactions.

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Covalent molecule reactions

Reactions involving covalent bonds tend to be slower. Strong covalent bonds must be broken, requiring more energy.

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Surface area

With solids, more surface area means more contact, which increases the reaction rate.

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Concentration and Reaction Rate

Increasing the concentration of reactants typically increases the reaction rate.

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Temperature Effect

For every rise of 10°C, reaction rate doubles.

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Catalysts effect on activation energy

Catalysts commonly lower the activation energy by providing a surface for the reaction.

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Equilibrium Constant

The equilibrium constant expression relates reactant and product concentrations at equilibrium.

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Crushed Chalk and HCl Reaction

Crushing the chalk increases its surface area, which speeds up the reaction with HCl.

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Effect of Higher HCl Concentration

Using 6M HCl results in a faster reaction compared to 3M HCl because the concentration is higher.

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Hydrogen Peroxide Decomposition

Hydrogen peroxide naturally breaks down into water and oxygen at room temperature.

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Manganese Dioxide Catalyst

Manganese dioxide (MnO2) accelerates hydrogen peroxide's (H2O2) decomposition into water and oxygen.

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Study Notes

  • The lab activity aims to experimentally determine how the nature of reactants, reactant concentration, temperature, and catalyst presence impact reaction rates.
  • The lab also aims to understand the relationship between reaction rate and equilibrium constant.

Materials Needed

  • CaCO3 (chalk)
  • 12 well plate
  • 6M HCl
  • 3 M HCl
  • Test tubes
  • Zinc Pieces
  • Manganese dioxide
  • Hydrogen peroxide
  • Oxalic acid
  • 0.10 M KMnO4
  • Dropper
  • Toothpick

Reaction Rate Definition

  • The rate of a chemical reaction refers to the change in reactant or product concentration per unit time.

Conditions for Reaction

  • Reactions require reactant molecules to collide with proper orientation and energy at or above the activation energy.

Factors Affecting Reaction Rates

  • The nature of the reactants
  • Concentration
  • Temperature
  • Catalyst

Nature of Reactants

  • Reaction rates can vary based on the nature of the reactants
  • Reactions involving ions in aqueous solution tend to be extremely fast.
  • Reactions involving covalent molecules tend to be slow due to the need to break covalent bonds, which require higher activation energies.
  • For solid reactants, the surface area affects the reaction rate, with greater surface area leading to faster reactions.
  • A flat smooth piece of iron will rust slower than iron fillings as an example.

Concentration

  • The reaction rate typically increases with an increase in reactant concentration.

Temperature

  • As a rule of thumb, the reaction rate doubles for every 10°C rise in temperature.

Catalyst

  • A catalyst increases the reaction rate without being consumed in the reaction and lowers the activation energy required for a reactive molecular collision, often by providing a surface for the reactants to meet.

Equilibrium Expression

  • For a reaction aA + bB → cC + dD, the equilibrium expression is given by: K = ([C]^c[D]^d) / ([A]^a[B]^b)

Procedure: Nature of Reactants

  • Two small chalk pieces (CaCO3) of similar size are used.
  • One piece is placed in a well of a 12-well plate, while the other is crushed into small pieces and placed in a second well.
  • Equal amounts of dilute hydrochloric acid are added to each well.
  • The rate of carbon dioxide evolution is observed and compared.
  • Repeat if results are not conclusive

Procedure: Concentration

  • Equal amounts of zinc pieces are placed into two test tubes.
  • 2 mL of 6 M HCl is added to one tube, and 2 mL of 3 M HCl is added to the other and the reaction rates are compared.

Procedure: Effect of Temperature

  • The effect of temperature is determined by observing the reduction of potassium permanganate by oxalic acid, according to reaction: 3H2C2O4 + 2KMnO4 → 6CO2 + 2KOH + 2H2O + 2MnO2.
  • The permanganate ion (MnO4) is deep purple, with the completion of the reaction indicated by the disappearance of this color.
  • Three wells are filled one-half full with warmed saturated oxalic acid, adding 3 drops of 0.10 M KMnO4 solution to the first well, and measuring the time for the purple color to disappear, repeating 2 more times.
  • The process is repeated with three wells filled one-half full with room temperature saturated oxalic acid, adding 3 drops of 0.10 M KMnO4 solution to the first well, and measuring the time required for the purple color to disappear, repeating 2 more times.
  • Record all the reaction times.

Procedure: Effect of Catalysts

  • Hydrogen peroxide slowly decomposes at room temperature.
  • A well in a microplate is filled one-half full with hydrogen peroxide, observing it.
  • A few grains of manganese dioxide are added and observed.
  • Record all observations

Lab Observation Recording

  • Nature of Reactants
    • Reactants: Large chalk piece + HCl, Crushed chalk piece + HCl
  • Concentration
    • Reactants: Zn + 6M HCl, Zn + 3M HCl
  • Temperature
    • Warmed oxalic acid reaction times
    • Room temperature oxalic acid reaction times
  • Catalysts
    • Reactants: H2O2, H2O2 + MnO2

Guide Questions

  • What does the reaction of chalk with HCl show about reaction rates?
  • Should the reaction rate change if the size of the Zn pieces changes? Why or why not?
  • When the concentration of HCl is increased, what happens to the reaction rate? Is this what you expected? and Why or why not?
  • What effect does temperature have on the reaction rate of oxalic acid and permanganate?
  • What effect does MnO2 have on the reaction rate of the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide?
  • Does adding a catalyst to a given reaction shift the equilibrium so that more product is produced?
  • What is the main purpose of a catalyst?

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