11A.1 Flashcards
what is the rate of reaction
it is the change of species ( atom, ion, or molecule taking part in a chemical reaction) concentration divided by the time taken for the change to occur.
what’s the formula to calculate the rate
of
reaction
(change of concentration in the product)/ time or –
- (change of concentration in reactant)/ time
all rate of reactions values are
positive
what is the SI for the rate of reaction
mol dm^-3 s^-
what are the techniques to measure the rate of reaction
- measuring the volume of the gas evolved
- measuring the change of mass of a reaction
- monitoring the colour change (calorimetry)
- analysis by titration
- measuring by electrical conductivity
- measuring any other physical property that shows a significant change
choosing the technique to measure the rate of reaction depends on
- the nature of the reactants and products (state)
- the conditions the reaction was carried under
what are the techniques used to measure the volume of the gas, and which is better (ur mom)
- collecting it over water into a measuring cylinder
- collection using a gas syringe
(gas syringe has more precision) not the ones we have thou
what gases can not be used in gas collection over water
gases that are soluble in water such as sulfur dioxide
what are the two techniques that could be used to measure the rate of reaction when gas is a product forming
- measuring the volume of the gas evolved
- measuring the change of mass of a reaction
what’s the problem with measuring the change of mass of a reaction when gas is involved
gas with low density (low Mr) produces such small mass changes that measurement uncertainties become significant
monitoring the colour change
by using colorimetry to detect more subtle changes in colour
whats are taking small samples using a pipette called
the samples are called aliquots
how is titration used to determine the rate of reaction
you would take out aliquots from a reaction mixture and then either stop the reaction going on by adding another substance or by slowing it down almost to zero by putting it in an ice bath and then titrate it with a substance that can help you determine the concentration of the reactant/product for ex (acid would be titrated by a base)
whats is quenching
the process that stops or slows down the reaction in an aliquot
how can we follow the electrical conductivity in a reaction mixture, and why is it possible to do that
a conductivity meter, because during a reaction the number of ions or the type can change