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Which factor does NOT affect the rate of a chemical reaction?
Which factor does NOT affect the rate of a chemical reaction?
What does the term 'reaction mechanism' refer to?
What does the term 'reaction mechanism' refer to?
Why is it important to measure reaction rates?
Why is it important to measure reaction rates?
If a reaction occurs very slowly, what could be a possible reason?
If a reaction occurs very slowly, what could be a possible reason?
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What is the definition of the 'rate' of a reaction?
What is the definition of the 'rate' of a reaction?
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Which of the following statements about reaction kinetics is true?
Which of the following statements about reaction kinetics is true?
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Which factor would most likely increase the rate of a chemical reaction?
Which factor would most likely increase the rate of a chemical reaction?
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What is the significance of knowing the reaction mechanism for an industrial chemist?
What is the significance of knowing the reaction mechanism for an industrial chemist?
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What is the order of the reaction with respect to BrO3− based on the provided data?
What is the order of the reaction with respect to BrO3− based on the provided data?
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In the rate law for the reaction A + 2B → D, what can you conclude about the role of B?
In the rate law for the reaction A + 2B → D, what can you conclude about the role of B?
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Given the rate law Rate = k[A][B]², what will be the effect on the reaction rate if the concentration of A is increased by a factor of 3?
Given the rate law Rate = k[A][B]², what will be the effect on the reaction rate if the concentration of A is increased by a factor of 3?
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Which of the following statements about the reaction order is true?
Which of the following statements about the reaction order is true?
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When the concentration of H+ is doubled while keeping other reactants constant, how does that affect the rate of formation of Br2 based on the given data?
When the concentration of H+ is doubled while keeping other reactants constant, how does that affect the rate of formation of Br2 based on the given data?
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What does the experimental observation that the rate of D formation quadruples when the concentration of A is doubled imply about the reaction order with respect to A?
What does the experimental observation that the rate of D formation quadruples when the concentration of A is doubled imply about the reaction order with respect to A?
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In the equation BrO3− + 5Br− + 6H+ → 3Br2 + 3H2O, which species acts as a reducing agent?
In the equation BrO3− + 5Br− + 6H+ → 3Br2 + 3H2O, which species acts as a reducing agent?
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For the reaction CO(g) + 2H2(g) → CH3OH(g), what is the stoichiometric ratio of the reactants?
For the reaction CO(g) + 2H2(g) → CH3OH(g), what is the stoichiometric ratio of the reactants?
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How does the activation energy affect the rate of a reaction at a constant temperature?
How does the activation energy affect the rate of a reaction at a constant temperature?
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Which factors contribute to the calculation of the rate constant (k) according to the collision theory?
Which factors contribute to the calculation of the rate constant (k) according to the collision theory?
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What does the transition-state theory focus on when explaining reaction rates?
What does the transition-state theory focus on when explaining reaction rates?
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In the Arrhenius equation, what is indicated by the exponential factor exp(-Ea/RT)?
In the Arrhenius equation, what is indicated by the exponential factor exp(-Ea/RT)?
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What conclusion can be drawn from the formula k = ZP exp(-Ea/RT)?
What conclusion can be drawn from the formula k = ZP exp(-Ea/RT)?
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What are the units of the rate constant k for the reaction with unit of rate as mol dm-3 time-1?
What are the units of the rate constant k for the reaction with unit of rate as mol dm-3 time-1?
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If the rate law of a reaction is Rate = K[A][B]2, how does the rate change if the concentration of A is tripled?
If the rate law of a reaction is Rate = K[A][B]2, how does the rate change if the concentration of A is tripled?
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What is the overall order of the reaction represented by the rate law Rate = k[H2][NO]2?
What is the overall order of the reaction represented by the rate law Rate = k[H2][NO]2?
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In the reaction CO(g) + 2H2(g) → CH3OH(g), how is the rate of disappearance of H2 related to the rate of appearance of CH3OH?
In the reaction CO(g) + 2H2(g) → CH3OH(g), how is the rate of disappearance of H2 related to the rate of appearance of CH3OH?
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What does a zero-order reaction imply about the concentration of the reactant?
What does a zero-order reaction imply about the concentration of the reactant?
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What is a fundamental characteristic of first-order reactions?
What is a fundamental characteristic of first-order reactions?
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How can one derive kinetic equations for reactions of different orders?
How can one derive kinetic equations for reactions of different orders?
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What does the term 'negative order' refer to in reaction kinetics?
What does the term 'negative order' refer to in reaction kinetics?
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What happens to the concentration of reactants as a reaction proceeds?
What happens to the concentration of reactants as a reaction proceeds?
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In the initial rates method, why is it preferable to measure the initial rate?
In the initial rates method, why is it preferable to measure the initial rate?
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If the rate of reaction quadruples when the initial concentration of A is doubled, what is the order with respect to A?
If the rate of reaction quadruples when the initial concentration of A is doubled, what is the order with respect to A?
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What is the correct rate law for the reaction A(g) + B(g) → C(g) if the order with respect to A is 1 and for B is 0?
What is the correct rate law for the reaction A(g) + B(g) → C(g) if the order with respect to A is 1 and for B is 0?
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How can changes in reactant A's concentration impact the initial rate of the reaction?
How can changes in reactant A's concentration impact the initial rate of the reaction?
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To determine the order of a reaction, which factor must be kept constant during the experiments?
To determine the order of a reaction, which factor must be kept constant during the experiments?
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What physical properties can be monitored to assess changes in concentration during the reaction?
What physical properties can be monitored to assess changes in concentration during the reaction?
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What overall order of the reaction is determined when the order with respect to A is 1 and B is 0?
What overall order of the reaction is determined when the order with respect to A is 1 and B is 0?
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Study Notes
Reaction Kinetics
- Reaction kinetics is the study of how the rate of a reaction changes under different conditions. It also focuses on the molecular events that occur during a reaction.
- The rate of reaction is a measurement of how fast a reaction proceeds.
- The mechanism of a reaction is an explanation of how a reaction occurs
- Factors that affect the rate of a reaction include concentration of reactants, temperature, the nature of the reacting species, and presence of catalysts or inhibitors.
Measuring Reaction Rates
- Why is measuring reaction rates important?
- It determines how fast a chemical product will work.
- It helps determine how quickly and economically a product can be made.
- Understanding the reaction mechanism helps industrial chemists modify products to increase their effectiveness.
- It provides insights into how reactants change into products.
- Determining the Rate Law:
- Initial rate method is preferred as it is simpler to measure the change in concentration accurately.
- For example, monitoring the change in concentration of reactant A, or its physical property as a function of time (optical absorbance, fluorescence, optical activity or refractive index) allows for the determination of the rate of reaction.
- Experiments with varying initial concentrations of reactants allow for the determination of the order of reaction with respect to each reactant.
- The overall reaction order is the sum of the exponents in the rate law.
Reaction Orders
- Zero order reaction: The rate is independent of the concentration of the reactant.
- First order reaction: The rate is directly proportional to the concentration of the reactant.
- Second order reaction: The rate is proportional to the square of the concentration of the reactant.
- Third order reaction: The rate is proportional to the cube of the concentration of the reactant.
- Fractional order reaction: The reaction order is not a whole number.
- Negative order reaction: The rate of reaction decreases as the concentration of the reactant increases.
Kinetics Equations and Concentrations over time
- The rate law describes how the speed of a reaction varies with concentrations of the reactants at any given moment.
- Concentration-time equations can be derived from the rate law by integrating the equation. These equations relate the concentration of a reactant to time.
Arrhenius Equation
- The Arrhenius Equation describes the relationship between the rate constant (k) and temperature (T): k = A exp(-Ea/RT)
- The activation energy (Ea) is the minimum energy required for reactants to overcome the energy barrier and form products.
- The pre-exponential factor (A) is a constant that represents the frequency of collisions between molecules. It is also known as the frequency factor.
- The higher the activation energy is, the slower the reaction is at any given temperature.
- The Arrhenius equation can be used to calculate the activation energy (Ea), the rate constant (k), and the pre-exponential factor (A).
Theories of Reaction Rates
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Collision Theory:
- The rate constant (k) is proportional to the number of collisions between reactant molecules per unit time.
- The rate constant is defined as: k = ZP exp(-Ea/RT), where Z is the collision frequency, P is the orientation factor, and exp(-Ea/RT) is the activation state factor.
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Transition-State Theory:
- This theory suggests that the rate of a reaction depends on the concentration of the activated complex, which is in thermodynamic equilibrium with the molecules of the reactants.
- The rate of reaction depends on the rate of decomposition of the activated complex.
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This quiz covers the key concepts of reaction kinetics, focusing on how the rate of a reaction can be influenced by various factors such as concentration, temperature, and catalysts. It also highlights the importance of measuring reaction rates and understanding reaction mechanisms for industrial applications.
