unit 3 Flashcards
what happens if the reaction rate is too low?
process will not be economically viable
what happens if the reaction rate is too high?
there will be an explosion
what is required for a successful collision?
energy above or equal to the activation energy
correct collision geometry
what forms when atoms have a successful collision?
an activated complex
what is an activated complex?
unstable arrangement of atoms
how does particle size increase the rate of reaction?
decrease particle size increases surface area
larger area for collisions to occur on
how does concentration increase the rate of reaction?
increase concentration
more particles moving around so more collisions occurring
how does temperature increase the rate of reaction?
increase temperature
particles have a higher level of energy
more particles have energy above or equal to the activation energy
how does pressure increase the rate of reaction?
pressure increases
particles are pushed together
how do catalysts increase the rate of reaction?
offers a different pathway with a lower activation energy
what is the activation energy?
minimum energy required by colliding particles to form an
activated complex
enthalpy change exothermic
pos/neg
negative
enthalpy change endothermic
pos/neg
positive
enthalpy representation in an equation
deltaH
why is the atom economy 100%?
only one product is formed
how are industrial processes designed?
to maximize products
to minimize environmental impact
factors influencing industrial design
sustainability
cost
recycle
energy
availability
marketability
yield
what is feedstock?
a reactant which goes into a chemical process, usually extracted from raw materials
what are raw materials?
natural resources the earth supplies us
what are environmental considerations?
minimising waste
avoiding the use or production of toxic substances
designing products which will biodegrade if possible
what is enthalpy?
a measure of the chemical energy in a substance
exothermic reactions in industry
releases heat energy
may require heat to be removed to prevent the temperature rising
endothermic reactions in industry
takes in heat energy
costs increased by supplying heat energy in order to maintain the reaction rate
what is the enthalpy of combustion?
one mole of the substance burns completely in oxygen