23. A reaction proceeds by a series of elementary steps as shown below. The activation energy and heat of reaction are shown for each step. Step No. 1 2 3 Elementary Step 2AB3 → A₂ +3B₂ 2B₂C + 2B₂→ C₂ A₂+ C₂ → 2AC Activation Energy 12 kJ c) Which step is the rate determining step and why? 25 kJ 7.5 kJ a) What is the overall balanced equation for this reaction? Show your work. b) What is the heat of reaction for the overall equation? Show your work. Enthalpy of Reaction 18 kJ -171 kJ -36 kJ

23. A reaction proceeds by a series of elementary steps as shown below. The activation energy and heat of reaction are shown for each step. Step No. 1 2 3 Elementary Step 2AB3 → A₂ +3B₂ 2B₂C + 2B₂→ C₂ A₂+ C₂ → 2AC Activation Energy 12 kJ c) Which step is the rate determining step and why? 25 kJ 7.5 kJ a) What is the overall balanced equation for this reaction? Show your work. b) What is the heat of reaction for the overall equation? Show your work. Enthalpy of Reaction 18 kJ -171 kJ -36 kJ

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Chapter11: Chemical Kinetics

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Problem 11.36PAE: The reaction NO(g) + O,(g) — NO,(g) + 0(g) plays a role in the formation of nitrogen dioxide in...

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