Chemical kinetics Questions and Answers
Physical Chemistry
Chemical kineticsGiven that 2 Al + 6 HCI → 2 AICI3 + 3H₂
How many moles of hydrogen are produced if we start from 1.2 mol Al and 2.2 mol HCI? mol H₂
How many moles of excess reactant are left over? mol
Physical Chemistry
Chemical kineticsWhat happens first during cellular respiration?
A. The movement of small organic molecules into a mitochondrion
O B. The breakdown of food molecules into smaller organic molecules
O C. The formation of many molecules of ATP
D. The breakdown of small organic molecules into carbon dioxide
Physical Chemistry
Chemical kineticsFrom the reaction equation below, if the average rate of disappearance of oxygen gas is
0.035 mol/Ls, what is the average rate of appearance of sulfur trioxide gas? *
(1 Point)
2 SO₂(g) + O₂(g) -> 2 SO3(g)
0.070 mol/(Los)
0.0175 mol/(Los)
0.0070 mol/(Los)
2.035 mol/(Los)
Physical Chemistry
Chemical kineticsProduct, the rate expression is given by
For A + B + C
Rate = K[A] [B]
What is the rate of initial reaction if the reaction is started with 1 mol/L each of A, B and C.
K = 1 x 10-6 mol-1 Ls-1.
A
B
C
D
10-6 mol L-1 s-1
10-3 mol L-1 s-1
10-2 mol L-1 s-1
10-4 mol L-1 s-1
Physical Chemistry
Chemical kineticsReaction intermediates are never actually observed in the products because
They are produced in one step and then used up in a later step
They disappear before we can see them
They turn back into reactant molecules
Physical Chemistry
Chemical kineticsAt a certain temperature the rate of this reaction is second order in H3PO4 with a rate constant of 0.297 M
2H₂PO4 (aq) → P₂O, (aq) + 3H₂O (aq)
Suppose a vessel contains H3PO4 at a concentration of 1.44 M. Calculate the concentration of H3PO4 in the vessel 8.80 seconds later. You may assume no other reaction is important.
Physical Chemistry
Chemical kineticsConsider two reactions, one that is second order and one that is third order. Which best describes the effect on the reaction rates by INCREASING the concentration of all reactants?
The rate increases for only the second-order reaction.
The rates decrease for both reactions.
The rates increase for both reactions.
The rate decreases for only the third-order reaction.
Physical Chemistry
Chemical kineticsThere are
molecules in 30.0 grams of NH3.
Select the correct answer below:
1.06 x 1024 molecules
1.03 x 1025 molecules
3.42 x 1023 molecules
1.81 x 1025 molecules
Physical Chemistry
Chemical kineticsUsing photoelectron spectroscopy, the ionization energy of the least tightly bound valence electron on F was determined to be 17.4 eV. Calculate the Zeffective for this electron.
Physical Chemistry
Chemical kineticsFluorine-18, which has a half-life of 110 min, is used in PET scans. If 200 mg of fluorine-18 was shipped, and it took 5.5 hours for it to arrive, how many milligrams of the radioisotope are still active? (5.4)
Cerium -141, used to measure blood flow to the heat, has a half-life of 32.5 days. (5.2, 5.4)
a. Write the balanced nuclear equation for the beta decay of cerium-141.
b. How many days are required for 28 mg of cerium-141 to decay to 1.75 mg of cerium-141?
Physical Chemistry
Chemical kineticsThe graph below is a potential energy
diagram for the hypothetical reaction:
A + B - C + D
a. Is the forward reaction endothermic or exothermic? Calculate the value of AH for this reaction.
b. What is the value of the potential energy of the activated complex?
Physical Chemistry
Chemical kineticsAt a certain temperature the rate of this reaction is first order in SO3 with a rate constant of 0.0884 s
2SO3 (g)2SO₂(g) + O₂(g)
Suppose a vessel contains SO3 at a concentration of 1.09 M. Calculate the concentration of SO3 in the vessel 9.30 seconds later. You may assume no other
reaction is important.
Physical Chemistry
Chemical kineticsConsider the following reaction in aqueous solution:
5Br- (aq) + BrO3-(aq) + 6H+ (aq) → 3Br₂(aq) + 3H₂O(l)
If the rate of disappearance of Br (aq) at a particular moment during the reaction is 3.5x10^-4 M/s what is the rate of appearance of Br₂(aq) at that moment?
Physical Chemistry
Chemical kineticsThe reaction
A+B ⇒C+D rate = k[A][B]²
has an initial rate of 0.0480 M/s.
What will the initial rate be if [A] is halved and [B] is tripled?
initial rate: M/s
What will the initial rate be if [A] is tripled and [B] is halved?
initial rate: M/s
Physical Chemistry
Chemical kineticsFor the following equilibrium equation, choose the correct conjugate acid-base pair.
HSO4 (aq) + HPO4² (aq) + SO4² (aq) + H₂PO4 (aq)
a) HSO4 (acid) and S2 (conjugate base)
b) HPO42- (acid) and H₂PO4 (conjugate base)
c) HSO4 (base) and SO42 (conjugate acid)
d) HSO4 (acid) and HPO42 (conjugate base)
Physical Chemistry
Chemical kineticsRadioactive iodine-131 (t₁/2 = 8.0 days) decays to form xenon-131 by emission of a ß particle. How much of each isotope is present after each time interval if 82 mg of iodine-131 was present initially: (a) 8.0 days; (b) 32 days?
Physical Chemistry
Chemical kineticsFor an equilibrium reaction with K = 1.2 × 108, the forward rate constant was found to be 3.5 × 10³.
What is the value of the reverse rate constant?
6.0 x 10-5
3.4 x 10²
4.2 x 1013
3.5 x 105
2.9 × 10-3
Physical Chemistry
Chemical kineticsIf a first order reaction is initiated with 1.50 M concentration of a reactant, what
concentration remains after six half-lives?
0.0234 M
0.0750 M
0.0938 M
0.0625 M
0.0156 M
Physical Chemistry
Chemical kineticsConsider the reaction 2A + B ----- 2 C + D + 25.0 kJ with energy of activation of 75.0 kJ. What is the energy of activation for the reaction 2 C + D --- 2 A+B at the same temperature?
A-75,0 kJ
B. 100 kj
C. 50.0 kj
D. 75.0 kj
E. 30.4 torr
Physical Chemistry
Chemical kineticsGaseous butane (CH, (CH₂), CH₂) will react with gaseous oxygen (0₂) to produce gaseous carbon dioxide (CO₂) and gaseous water (H₂O). Suppose 10.5 g of butane is mixed with 26. g of oxygen. Calculate the maximum mass of carbon dioxide that could be produced by the chemical reaction. Round your answer to 2 significant digits.
Physical Chemistry
Chemical kineticsConsider the rate = k[H₂SeO3][-]³[H+]2. Which statement best describes the rate law
2nd order in H* and 5th order overall
First order in IT and 3rd order overall
First order in H₂SeO3 and 6th order overall
2nd order in H and 4th order overall
3rd order in I and 4th order overall
Physical Chemistry
Chemical kineticsCarbon tetrachloride can be prepared by reacting CHCl3 and Cl2 according to the balanced reaction
CHCl3(g) + Cl2(g) → CCl4(g) + HCl(g)
the rate law is rate=k[CHCl3][Cl2]
Based on the following steps, which one is the rate limiting step.
1) Cl₂(g) →2Cl(g)
2) CI(g) + CHCl3(g) - CC3(g) + HCl(g)
3) CC13(g) + Cl(g) → CCl4(g)
2
3
1
2 and 3
1 and 2
Physical Chemistry
Chemical kineticsFor the gas phase decomposition of dinitrogen pentoxide at 335 K, the rate of the reaction is determined by measuring the appearance of NO₂.
2 N₂O5 ⇒ 4NO₂ +0₂
At the beginning of the reaction, the concentration of NO₂ is 0 M. After 121 s the concentration has increased to 0.212 M
What is the rate of the reaction?
(mol NO₂/L) /s
Physical Chemistry
Chemical kineticsGiven the balanced equation:
2KCIO3 ---> 2KCI +30₂
Which type of chemical reaction does this chemical equation represent?
A synthesis
B single displacement
C double displacement
D) decomposition
Physical Chemistry
Chemical kineticsWhich choice is false in regards to solving for the molar mass of Na3PO4 (trisodium phosphate)?
A The mass of one mole of Na3PO4 is 69.95 grams
B The molar mass of Na3PO4 is 163.94 g/mol
c The molar mass of Na is 22.99 g/mol x 3
D The molar mass of oxygen is 16.00 g/mol x 4
Physical Chemistry
Chemical kineticsSTP (standard temperature and pressure) is used as a reference point for the molar volume of an ideal gas. In the USA, most chemists, most general chemistry texts, and OWL use STP = 0°C, 1 atm, where the molar volume = 22.4 L/mol. If the reference pressure is chosen to be 1 bar, the molar volume is 22.7 L/mol. Do not confuse the two.
A sample of carbon dioxide gas collected at STP occupies a volume of 21.7 L. How many moles of gas does the sample contain?
___mol
Physical Chemistry
Chemical kineticsWrite a net ionic equation for the reaction that occurs when potassium carbonate (aq) and excess hydroiodic acid are combined.
Physical Chemistry
Chemical kineticsThe compound nickel(II) nitrate is a strong electrolyte. Write the reaction when solid nickel(II) nitrate is put into water:
Physical Chemistry
Chemical kineticsWhich side is favoured, the reactants or the products? Explain how you know.
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Physical Chemistry
Chemical kineticsIodine-131 is administered orally in the form of Nal(aq) as a treatment for thyroid cancer. What is the half-life of iodine-131 if 33.2 days are required for the activity of a sample of iodine-131 to fall to 5.71 percent of its original value?
__ days
Physical Chemistry
Chemical kineticsAccording to the kinetic molecular theory, liquid particles have
greater Internal energy than gases
less Internal energy than solids
greater Internal energy than solids
very strong Intermolecular forces
Physical Chemistry
Chemical kineticsBalance the equation in basic conditions. Phases are optional.
equation:
CoCl₂ + Na₂O₂ Co(OH)3 + CI+Na+
Physical Chemistry
Chemical kineticsJolene was experimenting with a white-colored substance. She found that the substance as salt. Which of the following results could she have obtained?
Negative for lodine test, positive for heat test, and negative for vinegar test.
Negative for lodine test, negative for heat test, and negative for vinegar test.
Positive for lodine test, positive for heat test, and negative for vinegar test.
Positive for lodine test, positive for heat test, and positive for vinegar test.
Physical Chemistry
Chemical kineticsFor the reaction
A + B -> C
the rate law is determined to be
rate = (0.25 M.s)[A][B].
Which of the following will increase the rate of the reaction?
Please mark all that apply, and only those that apply.
all of these will increase the rate.
decreasing the temperature of the reaction
increasing the concentration of reactant [A]
increasing the concentration of reactant [B]
increasing the concentration of product [C]
Physical Chemistry
Chemical kineticsMethane gas (CH4) reacts with oxygen gas (0₂) according to the equation below:
CH4 +20₂ → CO₂ + H₂O + energy
This reaction releases 890 kJ of energy for every mole of methane consumed.
Part 1. Is this reaction endothermic or exothermic?
Part 2. What is the enthalpy change value for this reaction?
Part 3. Explain in terms of potential energy, which has more energy -the products or the reactants. Explain your response.
Physical Chemistry
Chemical kineticsAt 37.5°C, the equilibrium constant for the reaction 2A(g) + B(g) ---> 2 C(g) is Kº=4.50 x 10-4. If the equilibrium concentrations
of B and C are respectively 2.70 x 10-1 M and 4.75 x 10-3 M, the equilibrium concentration of A is
a. 0.00431 M
b. 0.215 M
c. none of the other answers are correct
d. 0.121 M
e. 0.431 M
Physical Chemistry
Chemical kineticsA first order reaction has a rate constant of 0.400 hr¹. What percent of reactant remains after 14.0 hours?
a. 7.38 %
b. 2.70 %
C251 x 10-3%
d. none of the other answers are correct
e. 0.369 %
Physical Chemistry
Chemical kinetics17.The concentration of CO₂ in a soft drink bottled with a partial pressure of CO2 of 6.5 atm over the liquid at 29 °C is 2.2 x 10¹ M. The Henry's law constant for CO₂ at this temperature is
A) 2.2 x 10¹mol/L-atm
B) 7.6 x 10-³ mol/L-atm
C) 5.6 x 10-³ mol/L-atm
D) 3.4 x 10-2mol/L-atm
E) More information is needed to solve the problem.
Physical Chemistry
Chemical kineticsWhich of the following will increase the rate of a chemical reaction? Select all that apply.
Increase concentration
Decrease temperature
Increase particle size
Decrease concentration
Catalyst
Decrease particle size
Increase temperature
Use the following reaction progress diagram to answer questions 2-6.
Physical Chemistry
Chemical kineticsThe rate of a chemical reaction normally decreases as temperature increases. decreases as reactant concentration increases. increases as reactant concentration increases. is slowed down by a catalyst.
Physical Chemistry
Chemical kineticsWhich statement is NOT true about a reaction rate?
Is the rate at which reactant is used up
Increases with increasing temperature
Is the speed at which product is formed
All of the answers are true
Increases with increase in reactant concentration
Physical Chemistry
Chemical kineticsConsider the following elementary reaction:
H₂(g) +2NO(g) N₂O(g) +H₂O(l)
Suppose we let k stand for the rate constant of this reaction, and A. stand for the rate constant of the reverse reaction.
Write an expression that gives the equilibrium concentration of H₂O in terms of k₁, k1, and the equilibrium concentrations of H₂, NO, and N₂O.
Physical Chemistry
Chemical kineticsNitric acid is a key industrial chemical, largely used to make fertilizers and explosives. The first step in its synthesis is the oxidation of ammonia. In this reaction, gaseous ammonia reacts with dioxygen gas to produce nitrogen monoxide gas and water.
Suppose a chemical engineer studying a new catalyst for the oxidation of ammonia reaction finds that 597. liters per second of dioxygen are consumed when the reaction is run at 163. °C and the dioxygen is supplied at 0.53 atm. Calculate the rate at which nitrogen monoxide is being produced. Give your answer in kilograms per second. Round your answer to 2 significant digits.
Physical Chemistry
Chemical kineticsConsider the following elementary reaction:
NO₂(g) +F₂(g) NO₂F(g) + F(0)
Suppose we let k stand for the rate constant of this reaction, and k1 stand for the rate constant of the reverse reaction.
Write an expression that gives the equilibrium concentration of F in terms of k₁, k1, and the equilibrium concentrations of NO₂, F2, and NO₂ F.
Physical Chemistry
Chemical kineticsConsider this reaction:
2SO3(g) → 2SO₂ (g) + O₂(g)
At a certain temperature it obeys this rate law.
rate = (48. M-¹.s¯¹) [SO3]2
Suppose a vessel contains SO3 at a concentration of 0.630M. Calculate the concentration of SO3 in the vessel 0.620 seconds later. You may assume no other reaction is important.
Round your answer to 2 significant digits.
Physical Chemistry
Chemical kineticsAt a certain temperature this reaction follows second-order kinetics with a rate constant of 0.00913M-1s-1:
H2CO3 (aq) → H2O (g)+CO2(aq)
Suppose a vessel contains H₂CO3 at a concentration of 1.14 M. Calculate how long it takes for the concentration of H₂CO3 to decrease to 11.0% of its initial value. You may assume no other reaction is important.
Round your answer to 2 significant digits.
Physical Chemistry
Chemical kineticsThe rate constant of a certain reaction is known to obey the Arrhenius equation, and to have an activation energy Ea = 63.0 kJ/mol. If the rate constant of this reaction is 6.6 M^-1 s^-1 at 129.0 °C, what will the rate constant be at 51.0 °C?
Round your answer to 2 significant digits.
Physical Chemistry
Chemical kineticsUnder certain conditions the rate of this reaction is zero order in dinitrogen monoxide with a rate constant of 0.0075 Ms^-1:
2N₂O (g)→ 2N₂ (g) + O₂ (8)
Suppose a 4.0 L flask is charged under these conditions with 500. mmol of dinitrogen monoxide. How much is left 4.0 s later? You may assume no other reaction is important.
Be sure your answer has a unit symbol, if necessary, and round it to 2 significant digits.
Physical Chemistry
Chemical kineticsA 50.0-mL sample of 0.90 M sodium hydroxide is quickly added to a calorimeter containing 50.0 mL of 0.90 M hydrochloric acid at 20.1°C. The equilibrium temperature of the reaction mixture is 26.7 °C. The reaction mixture weighs 99.85 g.
HCl(aq) + NaOH(aq) → NaCl(aq) + H₂O
a. ΔT= _____ °C
Physical Chemistry
Chemical kineticsThe reaction between nitric oxide and oxygen is described by the following chemical equation:
2NO(g) + O₂ (g) 2NO₂ (g)
Suppose a two-step mechanism is proposed for this reaction, beginning with this elementary reaction:
NO (g) + O₂(g) → NO₂ (g) + O (g)
Suppose also that the second step of the mechanism should be bimolecular.
Suggest a reasonable second step. That is, write the balanced chemical equation of a bimolecular elementary reaction that would complete the proposed mechanism.