5.2 - Quantifying Rate: Rate Expressions and Rate Constants

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a rate expression?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how we express rates in chemical reactions.

Question 2

Easy

Define the rate constant (k).

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on what k signifies in a rate expression.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does the order of a reaction indicate?

  • A. The concentration of reactants
  • B. The sensitivity of the reaction rate to changes in reactant concentration
  • C. The volume of products formed

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how changing reactant levels can change the outcome.

Question 2

True or False: The rate constant, k, is the same for all reactions.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember, k is specific to a reaction at a set temperature.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A reaction follows the rate law Rate = k [D]Β² [E]Β³. If the concentration of D is increased from 0.1 M to 0.2 M and the concentration of E is kept constant at 0.1 M, by what factor does the rate change?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the order of D in the rate law and how it affects the rate.

Question 2

You are given an experimental rate constant of k = 0.5 mol⁻² dm⁢ s⁻¹ for a reaction that has a first-order dependence on one reactant and second-order on another. If concentrations are [A]=0.5 and [B]=0.25, calculate the rate of reaction.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Substitute the known values into the rate expression.

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