Rates Of Reaction Flashcards
(30 cards)
What is the equation for the rate of reaction?
1/ Average time
Average time = Time 1 + Time 2 / 2
Rate = Change in a measured quantity / time taken
Explain collision theory?
For a reaction to take place between reacting particles it must:
- Have a successful collision
- Have enough energy to react
What is activation energy?
The minimum amount of energy needed to for a chemical reaction to occur.
How does increasing the surface area affect the rate of reaction?
- More particles are exposed to the other reactants
- Meaning there are more successful collisions in a given time period
- Increases the rate of reaction
Diagram for measuring the rate of reaction
Look in book!
What are the properties of carbon dioxide?
- odourless gas
- Colourless gas
- Heavier than air
- When cooled to -78 degrees it sublimes into dry ice
- It does not support combustion
- It is slightly soluble in water giving an acidic solution
Explain the combustion of carbon when there are different supplies of oxygen?
Complete combustion - Plentiful supply
Carbon + Oxygen = Carbon dioxide
Incomplete combustion - Limited supply
Carbon + Oxygen = Carbon Monoxide
Properties of carbon monoxide?
- Toxic
- Colourless
- Odourless gas
What are some uses of carbon dioxide?
- Fire extinguishers - does not aid combustion
- Carbonated drinks - soluble in water and dissolved under high pressure
- Dry ice via sublimation
Diagram for the preparation of carbon dioxide?
Look in book :]
How does temperature effect the rate of reaction?
At the temp increases, the particles gain energy and move faster, leading to more successful collisions in a given period of time.
The rate of reaction increases
What is a catalyst?
A catalyst is a substance that can increase the rate of a reaction.
The catalyst itself remains unchanged at the end of the reaction it catalyses.
How does a catalyst increase the rate of reaction?
As it provides an alternative pathway with a lower activation energy
Example of a catalyst?
Hydrogen peroxide will decompose to form water and oxygen:
Hydrogen peroxide –> water + oxygen
The reaction is extremely slow but can be speeded up using a catalyst called MANGANESE(IV) OXIDE.
What is the test for oxygen?
Relights a glowing splint
What are the properties of oxygen?
- Colourless, odourless gas
- Slightly soluble in water
- It is neutral
- It is very reactive. Will react with many substances to form the oxides
What are uses of oxygen?
- Medicine
- welding
- Rocket Engines
What are the observations of the reaction of oxygen with Magnesium?
Grey magnesium burns with a bright white flame producing a white ash of magnesium oxide. The solid is a basic oxide.
What are the observations of the reaction of oxygen with Cooper
Red-brown solid glows red when heated and a blue-green flame is produced. A black layer of basic copper oxide is formed.
What are the observations of the reaction of oxygen with Iron
Grey solid burns with orange sparks. A black basic oxide is formed.
What are the observations of the reaction of oxygen with Sulphur
Yellow solid melts to form a viscous brown liquid. This burns with a blue flame to produce the pungent smelling acidic sulfur dioxide gas.
What are the observations of the reaction of oxygen with Carbon
Carbon monoxide produced in a limited supply
Carbon dioxide produced in a plentiful supply
Black carbon burns with orange sparks producing an acidic colourless gas
What are the properties of Hydrogen?
- Colourless, Odourless Gas
- Insoluble in Water
- Less dense than air
- Neutral
What is the test for Hydrogen?
Squeaky pop when a lit splint is put in a test tube