5.2.2 - k (the Rate Constant)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does the rate constant (k) indicate about a reaction?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the relationship between reaction speed and reactant amounts.

Question 2

Easy

Is there a fixed unit for k?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how the units of rate must match.

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Question 1

What is the main purpose of the rate constant (k)?

  • To calculate energy
  • To link reaction rate to concentrations
  • To determine the temperature
  • To find the pressure

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about its role in the rate expression.

Question 2

True or False: The unit for the rate constant is always mol/dmΒ³/s.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how different orders might yield different units.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

For the reaction 2A + B β†’ Products, we have rates data showing: 1. [A] = 0.1 M, [B] = 0.1 M, Rate = 1.0Γ—10^-3 M/s; 2. [A] = 0.2 M, [B] = 0.1 M, Rate = 2.0Γ—10^-3 M/s. Determine the rate constant k if it's first order with respect to A and second with respect to B.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Break it down step-wise, and remember to substitute values carefully based on the data.

Question 2

Discuss how changing the concentration of product B would affect the overall reaction rate for a zero-order reaction.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Reflect on the definition of zero-order reactions.

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