The half-life for the decomposition of gaseous compound A is 240 s when the gaseous pressure was 500 torr initially. When the pressure was 250 torr, the half-life was found to be 4.0 min. The order of the reaction is ______. (Nearest integer)
The half-life for the decomposition of gaseous compound A is 240 s when the gaseous pressure was 500 torr initially. When the pressure was 250 torr, the half-life was found to be 4.0 min. The order of the reaction is ______. (Nearest integer)
Correct Answer: 1
Solution and Explanation
(\(t_{\frac{1}{2}}\))A=240 s when P=500 torr
(\(t_{\frac{1}{2}}\))A=4 minutes=4×60=240 seconds when P=500 torr
If means half-life is independent of the concentration of reactant present.
∴ Order of reaction = 1
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Chemical Kinetics
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Factors Affecting The Reaction Rate:
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- Nature of the Reactants - The reaction rate also depends on the types of substances that are reacting.
- Physical State of Reactants - The physical state of a reactant whether it is solid, liquid, or gas can greatly affect the rate of change.
- Surface Area of Reactants - When two or more reactants are in the same phase of fluid, their particles collide more often than when either or both are in the solid phase or when they are in a heterogeneous mixture. In a heterogeneous medium, the collision between the particles occurs at an interface between phases. Compared to the homogeneous case, the number of collisions between reactants per unit time is significantly reduced, and so is the reaction rate.
- Temperature - If the temperature is increased, the number of collisions between reactant molecules per second. Increases, thereby increasing the rate of the reaction.
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- Catalyst - Catalysts alter the rate of the reaction by changing the reaction mechanism.