Rate of Reaction in Chemistry

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What is the method used to find the rate of a reaction when examining the change in mass as gas is released?

  • Measuring the increase in product volume
  • Measuring the decreasing mass of a reaction mixture (correct)
  • Monitoring light transmission
  • Calculating the temperature change

The steeper the gradient on a reaction graph, the slower the rate of reaction.

False (B)

How do you determine the rate of a reaction at a specific time using a reaction graph?

By drawing a tangent to the curve and calculating its gradient.

To calculate the mean rate of a reaction, you need to know the total change in ______ over the total time taken.

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Match the following methods of measuring reaction rates to their descriptions.

<p>Measuring mass = Tracks gas release as mass decreases Measuring gas volume = Records the amount of gas produced over time Light transmission = Evaluates how cloudiness changes in a suspension</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which unit is typically used to measure the rate of a chemical reaction?

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

The reaction is considered complete when no change in the amount of reactants or products is observed on the graph.

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What happens to the reaction mixture's mass when a gas is produced during the reaction?

<p>The mass decreases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In reactions that form a precipitate, the light passing through the solution ______ over time.

<p>decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Color of reactants (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Rate of reaction

The speed at which a chemical reaction occurs, determined by how quickly reactants are used up or products are formed.

Reaction Graph

A graph plotting the concentration of reactants or products against time, showing how the reaction progresses.

Tangent

A straight line that touches the curve at a single point, showing the instantaneous rate of reaction at that time.

Gradient

The change in the y-value divided by the change in the x-value of a line, indicating the rate of change.

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Decreasing mass

The amount of mass lost in a reaction mixture due to the release of a gas.

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Increasing gas volume

The volume of gas produced in a reaction over time, indicating the reaction rate.

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Decreasing light

The amount of light passing through a solution decreases as a precipitate forms, indicating the reaction rate.

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Precipitate

An insoluble solid that forms in a reaction, making the solution cloudy.

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Constant rate of reaction

The rate of reaction is constant over a period of time, as shown by a straight line on the graph.

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Changing rate of reaction

The rate of reaction changes over time, as shown by a curved line on the graph.

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Study Notes

Rate of Reaction

  • The rate of a chemical reaction describes how quickly reactants turn into products
  • Reaction rate is crucial in industry to make products efficiently and economically
  • Reaction rate is important in biological systems to maintain correct processes

Calculating Rate at a Specific Time

  • Reaction graphs show reactant/product changes over time
  • To find the rate at a particular time, draw a tangent to the graph at that point
  • Create a right-angled triangle where the tangent is the hypotenuse
  • Calculate the gradient (slope) of the tangent - gradient = rate
  • Units for rate are commonly g/s, cm³/s, or mol/s

Measuring Rate using Decreasing Mass

  • If a reaction produces a gas, the total mass decreases.
  • Measure mass at regular intervals
  • Data loggers can continuously monitor mass loss

Measuring Rate using Increasing Volume

  • If a reaction creates a gas, measure the gas volume at set intervals.
  • Gas syringe collects and measures

Measuring Rate using Light Transmission

  • Some reactions produce precipitates, making the solution cloudy
  • Light passing through the solution is reduced - measured
  • Easier than "disappearing cross" method

Mean Rate of Reaction

  • Calculated for a specific period of time
  • Equal to the quantity of reactant used or product formed divided by the time taken

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