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The Reaction Of Reaction Between Potassium Chloride Solution And Potassium Iodide Solution

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

In my investigation, I have chosen to explore the reaction kinetics of this reaction between potassium peroxodisulfate solution and potassium iodide solution.

K2S2O8 (aq) + 2KI(aq)  2K2SO4 (aq) + I2 (aq)

Peroxodisulfate (VI) ions and iodide ions react together in solution to form sulfate(VI) ions and iodine.

S2O82- (aq) + 2I- (aq)  2SO42- (aq) + 2I2 (aq)

To measure the rate of this reaction, I will be using experimental methods involving clock reactions, titrations and colorimetry. In this document I will explain concepts of reaction rate and show through my results the effects of major factors in the reaction rates including the concentration, temperature and the presence of catalyst
CHAPTER 2: AIMS
1. To determine the order of reaction at room temperature with respect to iodide ions and peroxodisulfate ions, and so determine the rate equation, rate constant and possible mechanism. I will use and compare different experimental methods to achieve this aim, including:
a. The clock method
b. Titrimetric analysis
c. Colorimetry

2. To use one of the above techniques to establish the rate constant, k, at different temperatures in order to calculate a value for the activation enthalpy of the reaction.

3. To explore and compare the effects of different d block ion catalysts on the rate of reaction.

CHAPTER 3: THE COLLISION THEORY
The collision theory states that reactions occur when the particles of reactants collide, provided they collide

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