6.2 - Unimolecular Decomposition in the Gas Phase
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Practice Questions
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Define a unimolecular reaction.
💡 Hint: Think about the number of molecules involved.
What is the Lindemann–Hinshelwood mechanism?
💡 Hint: Consider how pressure changes could affect reaction dynamics.
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What describes the Lindemann–Hinshelwood mechanism?
💡 Hint: Think about how reactions shift between states.
True or False: Unimolecular reactions can show first-order kinetics at high pressures.
💡 Hint: Consider the changes in state that occur with pressure.
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A gas A decomposes into products. Describe how you would set up an experiment to test if the reaction exhibits first-order or second-order kinetics. Include what measurements you'd take and how you'd analyze the data.
💡 Hint: Which plot gives you a straight line at varying concentrations?
Given a reaction that shows second-order kinetics at low pressure and first-order kinetics at high pressure, propose a practical approach for an industrial process that utilizes this behavior for manufacturing.
💡 Hint: How can you optimize production using the concepts learned?
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