What is the difference between the instantaneous rate of a reaction and the average rate of a reaction? The instantaneous rate is measured over a time period; the average rate used the entire reaction. The average rate is the rate over a time period; the instantaneous rate is the rate at a given time. The average rate is measured from the plot of concentration versus time using a tangent line. The average rate is a more accurate measure of the speed of a reaction than the instantaneous rate. O000

What is the difference between the instantaneous rate of a reaction and the average rate of a reaction? The instantaneous rate is measured over a time period; the average rate used the entire reaction. The average rate is the rate over a time period; the instantaneous rate is the rate at a given time. The average rate is measured from the plot of concentration versus time using a tangent line. The average rate is a more accurate measure of the speed of a reaction than the instantaneous rate. O000

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Chapter12: Kinetics

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Problem 4E: A study of the rate of dimerization of C4H6 gave the data shown in the table: 2C4H6C8H12 (a)...

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At 40C, H2O2 (aq) will decompose according to the following reaction: 2H2O2(aq)2H2O(l)+O2(g) The following data were collected for the concentration of H2O2 at various times. Times(s) [H2O2](mol/L) 0 1.000 2.16 104 0.500 4.32 104 0.250 a. Calculate the average rate of decomposition of H2O2 between 0 and 2.16 104 s. Use this rate to calculate the average rate of production of O2(g) over the same time period. b. What are these rates for the time period 2.16 104 s to 4.32 104 s?
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A certain reaction has the form aAProducts At a particular temperature, concentration versus time data were collected. A plot of 1/ [A] versus Lime (in seconds) gave a straight line with a slope of 6.90 102. What is the differential rate law for this reaction? What is the integrated rate law for this reaction? What is the value of the rate constant for this reaction? If [A]0 for this reaction is 0.100 M, what is the first half-life (in seconds)? If the original concentration (at t = 0) is 0.100 M, what is the second half-life (in seconds)?
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Candle wax is a mixture of hydrocarbons. In the reaction of oxygen with candle w ax in Figure 11.2, the rate of consumption of oxygen decreased with time after the flask was covered, and eventually' the flame went out. From the perspective of the kinetic-molecular theory, describe what is happening in the flask. FIGURE 11.2 When a candle burns in a closed container, the flame will diminish and eventually go out. As the amount of oxygen present decreases, the rate of combustion will also decrease. Eventually, the rate of combustion is no longer sufficient to sustain the flame even though there is still some oxygen present in the vessel.
Experimental data are listed here for the reaction B: Time (s) IB] (mol/L) 0.00 0.000 10.0 0.326 20.0 0.572 30.0 0.750 40.0 0.890 Prepare a graph from these data, connect the points with a smooth line, and calculate the rate of change of [B] for each 10-s interval from 0.0 to 40.0 s. Does the rate of change decrease from one time interval to the next? Suggest a reason for this result. How is the rate of change of [AJ related to the rate of change of [B] in each time interval? Calculate the rate of change of [AJ for the time interval from 10.0 to 20.0 s. What is the instantaneous rate, A[B]/Ar, when [BI = 0.750 mol/L?
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Experimental data are listed here for the reaction A 2 B. (a) Prepare a graph from these data; connect the points with a smooth line; and calculate the rate of change of [B] for each 10-second interval from 0.0 to 40.0 seconds. Does the rate of change decrease from one time interval to the next? Suggest a reason for this result. (b) How is the rate of change of [A] related to the rate of change of [B] in each time interval? Calculate the rate of change of [A] for the time interval from 10.0 to 20.0 seconds.
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Experiments were conducted to study the rate of the reaction represented by this equation.[2] 2NO(g)+2H2(g)N2(g)+2H2O(g) Initial concentrations and rates of reaction are given here. Experiment Initial Concentration [NO] (mol/L) Initial Concentration, [H2] (mol/L) Initial Rate of Formation of N2 (mol/L min) 1 0.0060 0.0010 1.8104 2 0.0060 0.0020 3.6104 3 0.0010 0.0060 0.30104 4 0.0020 0.0060 1.2104 Consider the following questions: (a) Determine the order for each of the reactants, NO and H2, from the data given and show your reasoning. (b) Write the overall rate law for the reaction. (c) Calculate the value of the rate constant, k, for the reaction. Include units. (d) For experiment 2, calculate the concentration of NO remaining when exactly one-half of the original amount of H2 had been consumed. (e) The following sequence of elementary steps is a proposed mechanism for the reaction. Step 1: NO+NON2O2 Step 2: N2O2+H2H2O+N2O Step 3: N2O+H2N2+H2O Based on the data presented, which of these is the rate determining step? Show that the mechanism is consistent with the observed rate law for the reaction and the overall stoichiometry of the reaction.
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