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Ch.14 - Chemical Kinetics
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Chapter 14, Problem 53a

This reaction was monitored as a function of time: A → B + C A plot of ln[A] versus time yields a straight line with slope -0.0045/s. a. What is the value of the rate constant (k) for this reaction at this temperature?

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First-Order Reactions

First-order reactions are characterized by a rate that is directly proportional to the concentration of one reactant. The integrated rate law for a first-order reaction can be expressed as ln[A] = -kt + ln[A]₀, where k is the rate constant, [A]₀ is the initial concentration, and [A] is the concentration at time t. The linear relationship between ln[A] and time indicates that the reaction follows first-order kinetics.
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Rate Constant (k)

The rate constant (k) is a proportionality factor in the rate law that quantifies the speed of a chemical reaction. For first-order reactions, the rate constant has units of time⁻¹, such as s⁻¹. The value of k can be determined from the slope of the ln[A] versus time plot, where the slope is equal to -k. In this case, the slope of -0.0045/s indicates that k = 0.0045 s⁻¹.
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Graphical Analysis of Reaction Kinetics

Graphical analysis is a powerful tool in chemical kinetics, allowing for the determination of reaction order and rate constants. By plotting ln[A] against time for a first-order reaction, a straight line is obtained, confirming the reaction's order. The slope of this line provides the rate constant, facilitating the understanding of how concentration changes over time. This method is essential for analyzing experimental data in kinetics.
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The tabulated data show the concentration of AB versus time for this reaction: AB( g)¡A( g) + B( g) Time (s) [AB] (M) 0 0.950 50 0.459 100 0.302 150 0.225 200 0.180 250 0.149 300 0.128 350 0.112 400 0.0994 450 0.0894 500 0.0812 Determine the order of the reaction and the value of the rate constant. Predict the concentration of AB at 25 s.

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The tabulated data show the concentration of cyclobutane (C4H8) versus time for this reaction: C4H8 -> 2 C2H4. Time (s) [C4H8] (M) 0 1.000 10 0.894 20 0.799 30 0.714 40 0.638 50 0.571 60 0.510 70 0.456 80 0.408 90 0.364 100 0.326. Determine the order of the reaction and the value of the rate constant. What is the rate of reaction when [C4H8] = 0.25 M?
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The reaction A¡products was monitored as a function of time. The results are shown here. Time (s) [A] (M) 0 1.000 25 0.914 50 0.829 75 0.744 100 0.659 125 0.573 150 0.488 175 0.403 200 0.318 Determine the order of the reaction and the value of the rate constant. What is the rate of reaction when [A] = 0.10 M?

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This reaction was monitored as a function of time: A → B + C A plot of ln[A] versus time yields a straight line with slope -0.0045/s. b. Write the rate law for the reaction.

Textbook Question

This reaction was monitored as a function of time: A → B + C A plot of ln[A] versus time yields a straight line with slope -0.0045/s. c. What is the half-life?

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This reaction was monitored as a function of time: A → B + C A plot of ln[A] versus time yields a straight line with slope -0.0045/s. d. If the initial concentration of A is 0.250 M, what is the concentration after 225 s?