1 2006 Brooks/Cole - Thomson Chemical Kinetics Chemical Kinetics Chapter 15 Chapter 15 H 2 O 2 decomposition in an insect H 2 O 2 decomposition catalyzed by MnO 2
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Chemical KineticsChemical KineticsChapter 15Chapter 15
H2O2 decomposition in an insect
H2O2 decomposition catalyzed by MnO2
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Interpreting Rate Interpreting Rate Laws Laws
Rate = k [A]Rate = k [A]mm[B][B]nn[C][C]pp
• If m = 1, rxn. is 1st order in AIf m = 1, rxn. is 1st order in A
Rate = k [A]Rate = k [A]11
If [A] doubles, then rate goes up by factor of __ If [A] doubles, then rate goes up by factor of __
• If m = 2, rxn. is 2nd order in A.If m = 2, rxn. is 2nd order in A.
Rate = k [A]Rate = k [A]22
Doubling [A] increases rate by ________Doubling [A] increases rate by ________
• If m = 0, rxn. is zero order.If m = 0, rxn. is zero order.
Rate = k [A]Rate = k [A]00
If [A] doubles, rate ________If [A] doubles, rate ________
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Concentration/Time Concentration/Time RelationsRelations
Integrating - (∆ [A] / ∆ time) = k [A], we getIntegrating - (∆ [A] / ∆ time) = k [A], we get
CisplatinCisplatin
[A] = - k tln[A]o
naturallogarithm [A] at time = 0
[A] = - k tln[A]o
naturallogarithm [A] at time = 0
[A] / [A][A] / [A]00 =fraction remaining after time t =fraction remaining after time t
has elapsed.has elapsed.
[A] / [A][A] / [A]00 =fraction remaining after time t =fraction remaining after time t
has elapsed.has elapsed.
Called the Called the integrated first-order rate integrated first-order rate lawlaw..
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Properties of ReactionsProperties of Reactionspage 719page 719
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Concentration/Time RelationsConcentration/Time Relations
Sucrose decomposes to simpler sugarsSucrose decomposes to simpler sugars
Rate of disappearance of sucrose = k [sucrose]Rate of disappearance of sucrose = k [sucrose]
GlucoseGlucose
If k = 0.21 hrIf k = 0.21 hr-1-1
and [sucrose] = 0.010 Mand [sucrose] = 0.010 M
How long to drop 90% How long to drop 90% (to 0.0010 M)?(to 0.0010 M)?
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Concentration/Time Concentration/Time RelationsRelations Rate of disappear of sucrose = k [sucrose], k = 0.21 hrRate of disappear of sucrose = k [sucrose], k = 0.21 hr -1-1.. If If initial [sucrose] = 0.010 M, how long to drop 90% or to initial [sucrose] = 0.010 M, how long to drop 90% or to 0.0010 M?0.0010 M?
Use the first order integrated rate lawUse the first order integrated rate law
= - (0.21 hr-1) tln0.0010 M
0.010 M= - (0.21 hr-1) tln
0.0010 M
0.010 M
ln (0.100) = - 2.3 = - (0.21 hrln (0.100) = - 2.3 = - (0.21 hr -1-1) • time) • time
time = 11 hourstime = 11 hours
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Using the Integrated Rate Using the Integrated Rate LawLaw
The integrated rate law suggests a way to tell The integrated rate law suggests a way to tell the order based on experiment. the order based on experiment.
2 N2 N22OO55(g) ---> 4 NO(g) ---> 4 NO22(g) + O(g) + O22(g)(g)
Time (min)Time (min) [N[N22OO55]]00 (M) (M) ln [Nln [N22OO55]]00
00 1.001.00 00
1.01.0 0.7050.705 -0.35-0.35
2.02.0 0.4970.497 -0.70-0.70
5.05.0 0.1730.173 -1.75-1.75
Rate = k [NRate = k [N22OO55]]
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Using the Integrated Rate Using the Integrated Rate LawLaw
2 N2 N22OO55(g) ---> 4 NO(g) ---> 4 NO22(g) + O(g) + O22(g) Rate = k [N(g) Rate = k [N22OO55]]
[N2O5] vs. time
time
1
0
0 5
[N2O5] vs. time
time
1
0
0 5
l n [N2O5] vs. time
time
0
-2
0 5
l n [N2O5] vs. time
time
0
-2
0 5
Data of conc. vs. Data of conc. vs. time plot do not fit time plot do not fit straight line.straight line.
Plot of ln [NPlot of ln [N22OO55] vs. ] vs.
time is a straight time is a straight line!line!
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Using the Integrated Rate Using the Integrated Rate LawLaw
All 1st order reactions have straight line plot All 1st order reactions have straight line plot for ln [A] vs. time. for ln [A] vs. time.
(2nd order gives straight line for plot of 1/[A] (2nd order gives straight line for plot of 1/[A] vs. time)vs. time)
ln [N2O5] vs. time
time
0
-2
0 5
l n [N2O5] vs. time
time
0
-2
0 5
Plot of ln [NPlot of ln [N22OO55] vs. time ] vs. time
is a straight line! is a straight line! Eqn. for straight line: Eqn. for straight line: y = mx + b y = mx + b
Plot of ln [NPlot of ln [N22OO55] vs. time ] vs. time
is a straight line! is a straight line! Eqn. for straight line: Eqn. for straight line: y = mx + b y = mx + b
ln [N2O5] = - kt + ln [N 2O5]o
conc at time t
rate const = slope
conc at time = 0
ln [N2O5] = - kt + ln [N 2O5]o
conc at time t
rate const = slope
conc at time = 0
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Half-LifeHalf-LifeSection 15.4 & Screen 15.8Section 15.4 & Screen 15.8
HALF-LIFEHALF-LIFE is is the time it the time it takes for 1/2 a takes for 1/2 a sample is sample is disappear.disappear.
For 1st order For 1st order reactions, the reactions, the concept of concept of HALF-LIFE is HALF-LIFE is especially especially useful.useful.
Active Figure 15.9
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• Reaction is 1st order Reaction is 1st order decomposition of decomposition of HH22OO22..
Half-LifeHalf-Life
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Half-LifeHalf-Life
• Reaction after 1 Reaction after 1 half-life.half-life.
• 1/2 of the reactant 1/2 of the reactant has been has been consumed and 1/2 consumed and 1/2 remains.remains.
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Half-LifeHalf-Life
• After 2 half-lives After 2 half-lives 1/4 of the reactant 1/4 of the reactant remains.remains.
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Half-LifeHalf-Life
• A 3 half-lives 1/8 A 3 half-lives 1/8 of the reactant of the reactant remains.remains.
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Half-LifeHalf-Life
• After 4 half-lives After 4 half-lives 1/16 of the 1/16 of the reactant remains.reactant remains.
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Half-LifeHalf-LifeSection 15.4 & Screen 15.8Section 15.4 & Screen 15.8
Sugar is fermented in a 1st order process (using Sugar is fermented in a 1st order process (using
an enzyme as a catalyst).an enzyme as a catalyst).
sugar + enzyme --> productssugar + enzyme --> products
Rate of disappear of sugar = k[sugar]Rate of disappear of sugar = k[sugar]
k = 3.3 x 10k = 3.3 x 10-4-4 sec sec-1-1
What is the What is the half-lifehalf-life of this reaction? of this reaction?
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Half-LifeHalf-LifeSection 15.4 & Screen 15.8Section 15.4 & Screen 15.8
SolutionSolution
[A] / [A][A] / [A]00 = = fraction remainingfraction remaining
when t = twhen t = t1/21/2 then fraction remaining = _________ then fraction remaining = _________
Therefore, ln (1/2) = - k • tTherefore, ln (1/2) = - k • t1/21/2
- 0.693 = - k • t- 0.693 = - k • t1/21/2
tt1/21/2 = 0.693 / k = 0.693 / kSo, for sugar, So, for sugar,
tt1/21/2 = 0.693 / k = 2100 sec = = 0.693 / k = 2100 sec = 35 min35 min
Rate = k[sugar] and k = 3.3 x 10Rate = k[sugar] and k = 3.3 x 10-4-4 sec sec-1-1. What is the half-. What is the half-life of this reaction?life of this reaction?
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Half-LifeHalf-LifeSection 15.4 & Screen 15.8Section 15.4 & Screen 15.8
SolutionSolution
2 hr and 20 min = 2 hr and 20 min = 4 half-lives4 half-lives
Half-life Half-life Time ElapsedTime Elapsed Mass LeftMass Left
1st1st 35 min35 min 2.50 g2.50 g
2nd2nd 7070 1.25 g1.25 g
3rd3rd 105105 0.625 g0.625 g
4th4th 140140 0.313 g0.313 g
Rate = k[sugar] and k = 3.3 x 10Rate = k[sugar] and k = 3.3 x 10-4-4 sec sec-1-1. Half-life . Half-life is 35 min. Start with 5.00 g sugar. How much is is 35 min. Start with 5.00 g sugar. How much is left after 2 hr and 20 min (140 min)?left after 2 hr and 20 min (140 min)?
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Half-LifeHalf-LifeSection 15.4 & Screen 15.8Section 15.4 & Screen 15.8
Radioactive decay is a first order process. Radioactive decay is a first order process.
Tritium ---> electron + heliumTritium ---> electron + helium
33HH 00-1-1ee 33HeHe
tt1/21/2 = 12.3 years = 12.3 years
If you have 1.50 mg of tritium, how much is left If you have 1.50 mg of tritium, how much is left
after 49.2 years? after 49.2 years?
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Half-LifeHalf-LifeSection 15.4 & Screen 15.8Section 15.4 & Screen 15.8
SolutionSolution
ln [A] / [A]ln [A] / [A]00 = -kt = -kt
[A] = ?[A] = ? [A][A]00 = 1.50 mg = 1.50 mg t = 49.2 yt = 49.2 y
Need k, so we calc k from: k = 0.693 / tNeed k, so we calc k from: k = 0.693 / t1/21/2
Obtain k = 0.0564 yObtain k = 0.0564 y-1-1
Now ln [A] / [A]Now ln [A] / [A]00 = -kt = - (0.0564 y = -kt = - (0.0564 y-1-1) • (49.2 y) ) • (49.2 y)
= - 2.77= - 2.77
Take antilog: [A] / [A]Take antilog: [A] / [A]00 = e = e-2.77-2.77 = 0.0627 = 0.0627
0.0627 = 0.0627 = fraction remainingfraction remaining
Start with 1.50 mg of tritium, how much is left after 49.2 Start with 1.50 mg of tritium, how much is left after 49.2 years? tyears? t1/21/2 = 12.3 years = 12.3 years
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Half-LifeHalf-LifeSection 15.4 & Screen 15.8Section 15.4 & Screen 15.8
SolutionSolution
[A] / [A][A] / [A]00 = 0.0627 = 0.0627
0.0627 is the 0.0627 is the fraction remainingfraction remaining!!
Because [A]Because [A]00 = 1.50 mg, [A] = 0.094 mg = 1.50 mg, [A] = 0.094 mg
But notice that 49.2 y = 4.00 half-livesBut notice that 49.2 y = 4.00 half-lives 1.50 mg ---> 0.750 mg after 1 half-life1.50 mg ---> 0.750 mg after 1 half-life ---> 0.375 mg after 2---> 0.375 mg after 2 ---> 0.188 mg after 3---> 0.188 mg after 3 ---> 0.094 mg after 4---> 0.094 mg after 4
Start with 1.50 mg of tritium, how much is left after 49.2 Start with 1.50 mg of tritium, how much is left after 49.2 years? tyears? t1/21/2 = 12.3 years = 12.3 years
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Half-Lives of Radioactive ElementsHalf-Lives of Radioactive Elements
Rate of decay of radioactive isotopes given in Rate of decay of radioactive isotopes given in terms of 1/2-life. terms of 1/2-life.
238238U --> U --> 234234Th + HeTh + He 4.5 x 104.5 x 1099 y y1414C --> C --> 1414N + betaN + beta 5730 y5730 y131131I --> I --> 131131Xe + betaXe + beta 8.05 d8.05 d
Element 106 - seaborgiumElement 106 - seaborgium263263Sg Sg 0.9 s0.9 s
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Other rxn order half life equations
• For a zero order rxn
• For a 2nd order rxn
01/ 2
[ ]
2
Rt
k
1/ 20
1
[ ]t
k R
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MECHANISMSMECHANISMSA Microscopic View of ReactionsA Microscopic View of Reactions
Sections 15.5 and 15.6Sections 15.5 and 15.6
MECHANISMSMECHANISMSA Microscopic View of ReactionsA Microscopic View of Reactions
Sections 15.5 and 15.6Sections 15.5 and 15.6
Mechanism: how reactants are converted to Mechanism: how reactants are converted to products at the molecular level.products at the molecular level.
RATE LAW ----> RATE LAW ----> MECHANISMMECHANISMexperiment ---->experiment ----> theorytheory
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MECHANISMSMECHANISMS& Activation Energy& Activation Energy
Conversion of cis to trans-2-butene requires Conversion of cis to trans-2-butene requires
twisting around the C=C bond.twisting around the C=C bond.
Rate = k [trans-2-butene]Rate = k [trans-2-butene]
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MECHANISMSMECHANISMS
Activation energy barrier
CisCis TransTransTransition stateTransition state
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Energy involved in conversion of trans to cis buteneEnergy involved in conversion of trans to cis butene
trans
cis
energy ActivatedComplex
+262 kJ -266 kJ
MECHANISMSMECHANISMS
See Figure 15.14See Figure 15.14
4 kJ/mol
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MechanismsMechanisms
• Reaction passes thru a Reaction passes thru a TRANSITION STATETRANSITION STATE where there is an where there is an
activated activated complexcomplex that has that has sufficient energy to sufficient energy to become a product. become a product.
ACTIVATION ENERGY, EACTIVATION ENERGY, Eaa
= energy req’d to form activated complex.= energy req’d to form activated complex.
Here EHere Eaa = 262 kJ/mol = 262 kJ/mol
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Also note that trans-butene is MORE Also note that trans-butene is MORE STABLE than cis-butene by about 4 kJ/mol.STABLE than cis-butene by about 4 kJ/mol.
Therefore, cis ---> trans is Therefore, cis ---> trans is EXOTHERMICEXOTHERMIC
This is the connection between This is the connection between thermo-dynamics and kinetics.thermo-dynamics and kinetics.
MECHANISMSMECHANISMS
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Activation EnergyActivation EnergyMolecules need a minimum amount of energy to react. Molecules need a minimum amount of energy to react.
Visualized as an energy barrier - Visualized as an energy barrier - activation energy, Eactivation energy, Eaa..
Reaction coordinate Reaction coordinate diagramdiagram
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More About Activation EnergyMore About Activation EnergyMore About Activation EnergyMore About Activation Energy
k Ae -Ea/RTk Ae -E
a/RT
ln k = - (EaR
)(1T
) + ln Aln k = - (EaR
)(1T
) + ln A
Arrhenius equation —Arrhenius equation —Arrhenius equation —Arrhenius equation —
Rate Rate constantconstant
Temp (K)Temp (K)
8.31 x 108.31 x 10-3-3 kJ/K•mol kJ/K•molActivation Activation energyenergy
Frequency factorFrequency factor
Frequency factor related to frequency of collisions with correct geometry.
Plot ln k vs. 1/T Plot ln k vs. 1/T ---> straight line. ---> straight line. slope = -Eslope = -Eaa/R/R
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In addition to graphically, Ea can be calculated algebraically
• If you know k at two different temperatures, we can calculate it
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ln ( ) lnaEk ART
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ln ( ) lnaEk ART
22 1
1 2 1
1 1ln ln ln ( )[ ]aEkk k
k R T T
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Effect of TemperatureEffect of TemperatureEffect of TemperatureEffect of Temperature
• Reactions generally Reactions generally occur slower at occur slower at lower T.lower T.
Iodine clock reaction, Screen 15.11, and book page 705.H2O2 + 2 I- + 2 H+ --> 2 H2O + I2
Room temperature
In ice at 0 oC
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Activation Energy and Activation Energy and TemperatureTemperature
Reactions are Reactions are faster at higher Tfaster at higher T because a larger fraction of reactant because a larger fraction of reactant
molecules have enough energy to convert to product molecules.molecules have enough energy to convert to product molecules.
In general, In general,
differences differences in in activation activation energyenergy cause cause reactions to vary reactions to vary from fast to slow.from fast to slow.
In general, In general,
differences differences in in activation activation energyenergy cause cause reactions to vary reactions to vary from fast to slow.from fast to slow.
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CATALYSISCATALYSISCatalysis and activation energyCatalysis and activation energy
Uncatalyzed reactionUncatalyzed reaction
Catalyzed reactionCatalyzed reaction
MnOMnO22 catalyzes catalyzes
decomposition of Hdecomposition of H22OO22
2 H2 H22OO22 ---> 2 H ---> 2 H22O + OO + O22
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Iodine-Catalyzed Iodine-Catalyzed Isomerization of cis-2-ButeneIsomerization of cis-2-Butene
Figure 15.16
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Iodine-Catalyzed Iodine-Catalyzed Isomerization of cis-2-ButeneIsomerization of cis-2-Butene
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MechanismsMechanisms
1.1. Why is Why is trans-butenetrans-butene <--> ci <--> cis-butenes-butene reaction observed to be 1st order? reaction observed to be 1st order?
As [trans] doubles, number of molecules As [trans] doubles, number of molecules with enough E also doubles.with enough E also doubles.
2.2. Why is the Why is the transtrans <--> ci <--> ciss reactionreaction faster faster at higher temperature?at higher temperature?
Fraction of molecules with sufficient Fraction of molecules with sufficient activation energy increases with T.activation energy increases with T.
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More on MechanismsMore on MechanismsMore on MechanismsMore on Mechanisms
Reaction of Reaction of
trans-butene --> cis-butene is trans-butene --> cis-butene is UNIMOLECULARUNIMOLECULAR - only one - only one reactant is involved.reactant is involved.
BIMOLECULARBIMOLECULAR — two different — two different molecules must collide --> molecules must collide --> productsproducts
A bimolecular reactionA bimolecular reaction
Exo- or endothermic? Exo- or endothermic?
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Collision TheoryCollision TheoryCollision TheoryCollision Theory
Reactions require Reactions require
(a) activation energy and (a) activation energy and
(b) correct geometry. (b) correct geometry.
OO33(g) + NO(g) ---> O(g) + NO(g) ---> O22(g) + NO(g) + NO22(g)(g)
2. Activation energy 2. Activation energy and geometryand geometry
1. Activation energy 1. Activation energy
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MechanismsMechanisms
OO33 + NO reaction occurs in a single + NO reaction occurs in a single ELEMENTARYELEMENTARY
step. Most others involve a sequence of elementary step. Most others involve a sequence of elementary steps.steps.
Adding elementary steps gives NET reaction.Adding elementary steps gives NET reaction.
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MechanismsMechanisms
Most rxns. involve a sequence of elementary Most rxns. involve a sequence of elementary steps.steps.
2 I2 I-- + H + H22OO22 + 2 H + 2 H++ ---> I ---> I22 + 2 H + 2 H22OO
Rate = k [IRate = k [I--] [H] [H22OO22]]
NOTENOTE1.1. Rate law comes from experimentRate law comes from experiment2.2. Order and stoichiometric coefficients Order and stoichiometric coefficients
not necessarily the same!not necessarily the same!3.3. Rate law reflects all chemistry Rate law reflects all chemistry
down to and including the slowest down to and including the slowest step in multistep reaction.step in multistep reaction.
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MechanismsMechanisms
Proposed MechanismProposed Mechanism
Step 1 — slowStep 1 — slow HOOH + IHOOH + I-- --> HOI + OH --> HOI + OH--
Step 2 — fastStep 2 — fast HOI + IHOI + I-- --> I --> I22 + OH + OH--
Step 3 — fastStep 3 — fast 2 OH2 OH- - + 2 H + 2 H++ --> 2 H --> 2 H22OO
Rate of the reaction controlled by slow step —Rate of the reaction controlled by slow step —
RATE DETERMINING STEPRATE DETERMINING STEP, rds., rds.
Rate can be no faster than rds!Rate can be no faster than rds!
Proposed MechanismProposed Mechanism
Step 1 — slowStep 1 — slow HOOH + IHOOH + I-- --> HOI + OH --> HOI + OH--
Step 2 — fastStep 2 — fast HOI + IHOI + I-- --> I --> I22 + OH + OH--
Step 3 — fastStep 3 — fast 2 OH2 OH- - + 2 H + 2 H++ --> 2 H --> 2 H22OO
Rate of the reaction controlled by slow step —Rate of the reaction controlled by slow step —
RATE DETERMINING STEPRATE DETERMINING STEP, rds., rds.
Rate can be no faster than rds!Rate can be no faster than rds!
Most rxns. involve a sequence of elementary steps.Most rxns. involve a sequence of elementary steps. 2 I2 I-- + H + H22OO22 + 2 H + 2 H++ ---> I ---> I22 + 2 H + 2 H22OO
Rate = k [IRate = k [I--] [H] [H22OO22]]
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MechanismsMechanisms
Elementary Step 1Elementary Step 1 is is bimolecularbimolecular and involves I and involves I-- and and HOOH. Therefore, this predicts the rate law should HOOH. Therefore, this predicts the rate law should bebe
Rate Rate [I [I--] [H] [H22OO22] — as observed!!] — as observed!!
The species HOI and OHThe species HOI and OH-- are are reaction reaction intermediates.intermediates.
Elementary Step 1Elementary Step 1 is is bimolecularbimolecular and involves I and involves I-- and and HOOH. Therefore, this predicts the rate law should HOOH. Therefore, this predicts the rate law should bebe
Rate Rate [I [I--] [H] [H22OO22] — as observed!!] — as observed!!
The species HOI and OHThe species HOI and OH-- are are reaction reaction intermediates.intermediates.
2 I2 I-- + H + H22OO22 + 2 H + 2 H++ ---> I ---> I22 + 2 H + 2 H22OO
Rate = k [IRate = k [I--] [H] [H22OO22]]
Step 1 — slowStep 1 — slow HOOH + IHOOH + I-- --> HOI + OH --> HOI + OH--
Step 2 — fastStep 2 — fast HOI + IHOI + I-- --> I --> I22 + OH + OH--
Step 3 — fastStep 3 — fast 2 OH2 OH- - + 2 H + 2 H++ --> 2 H --> 2 H22OO
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Rate Laws Rate Laws and and MechanismsMechanisms
NO2 + CO reaction:
Rate = k[NO2]2
Single step
Two possible Two possible mechanismsmechanisms Two steps: step 1
Two steps: step 2
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Ozone Ozone Decomposition Decomposition over Antarcticaover Antarctica
2 O2 O33 (g) ---> 3 O (g) ---> 3 O22 (g) (g)
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Ozone Ozone Decomposition Decomposition
MechanismMechanism
Proposed mechanismProposed mechanism
Step 1: fast, equilibriumStep 1: fast, equilibrium
O3 (g) Æ O2 (g) + O (g)
Step 2: slowO3 (g) + O (g) ---> 2 O2 (g)
2 O2 O33 (g) ---> 3 O (g) ---> 3 O22 (g) (g)
Rate = k [O3]2
[O2]
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CATALYSISCATALYSISCATALYSISCATALYSIS
Catalysts speed up reactions by altering the Catalysts speed up reactions by altering the mechanism to lower the activation energy mechanism to lower the activation energy barrier.barrier.
Dr. James Cusumano, Catalytica Inc.Dr. James Cusumano, Catalytica Inc.
What is a catalyst?
Catalysts and society
Catalysts and the environment
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CATALYSISCATALYSISIn auto exhaust systems — Pt, NiOIn auto exhaust systems — Pt, NiO
2 CO + O2 CO + O22 ---> 2 CO ---> 2 CO22
2 NO ---> N2 NO ---> N22 + O + O22
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CATALYSISCATALYSIS
2.2. Polymers: Polymers: HH22C=CHC=CH22 ---> polyethylene ---> polyethylene
3.3. Acetic acid: Acetic acid:
CHCH33OH + CO --> CHOH + CO --> CH33COCO22HH
4. 4. Enzymes — biological catalystsEnzymes — biological catalysts
2.2. Polymers: Polymers: HH22C=CHC=CH22 ---> polyethylene ---> polyethylene
3.3. Acetic acid: Acetic acid:
CHCH33OH + CO --> CHOH + CO --> CH33COCO22HH
4. 4. Enzymes — biological catalystsEnzymes — biological catalysts