Deck 15: Chemical Kinetics

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If the rate of reaction increases by a factor of 2.3 when the concentration of reactant increases by a factor of 1.5,the order of the reaction with respect to this reactant is

A)2.
B)1.
C)1.5.
D)4.
E)3.
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The reaction 2NO(g)+ 2H2(g) \rightarrow N2(g)+ 2H2O(g)
Is first order in H2 and second order in NO.Starting with equal concentrations of H2 and NO,the rate after 50% of the H2 has reacted is what percent of the initial rate?

A)18.8%
B)37.5%
C)25.0%
D)50.0%
E)12.5%
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Given: 2O3(g) \rightarrow 3O2(g)
Rate = k[O3]2[O2] - 1
The overall order of the reaction and the order with respect to [O3] are

A)(-1 and 3.)
B)1 and 2.
C)0 and 1.
D)2 and 2.
E)3 and 2.
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The reaction 2NO(g)+ 2H2(g) \rightarrow N2(g)+ 2H2O(g)
Is first order in H2 and second order in NO.Starting with equal concentrations of H2 and NO,the rate after 25% of the H2 has reacted is what percent of the initial rate?

A)75.0%
B)42.2%
C)6.25%
D)56.3%
E)1.56%
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If the rate of reaction increases by a factor of 9.6 when the concentration of reactant increases by a factor of 3.1,the order of the reaction with respect to this reactant is

A)1.5
B)3
C)4
D)2
E)1
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The concentration-time dependence for a first-order reaction is: <strong>The concentration-time dependence for a first-order reaction is:   At which point on the curve is the reaction fastest?</strong> A)A B)B C)C D)A + t<sub>½</sub> E)The rates are the same at all points. <div style=padding-top: 35px> At which point on the curve is the reaction fastest?

A)A
B)B
C)C
D)A + t½
E)The rates are the same at all points.
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If the average rate of formation of H2(g)is 3.90 (mol H2).L - 1.s - 1 for the reaction 2PH3(g) \rightarrow 2P(g)+ 3H2(g),the unique average reaction rate is

A)3.90 mol.L - 1.s - 1.
B)1.30 mol.L - 1.s - 1.
C)2.60 mol.L - 1.s - 1.
D)7.80 mol.L - 1.s - 1.
E)11.7 mol.L - 1.s - 1.
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If the average rate of decomposition of PH3(g)is 3.2 (mol PH3).L - 1.min - 1 for the reaction 2PH3(g) \rightarrow 2P(g)+ 3H2(g),the unique average reaction rate is

A)3.2 mol.L - 1.min - 1.
B)2.1 mol.L - 1.min - 1.
C)1.6 mol.L - 1.min sup>- 1.
D)4.8 mol.L - 1.min - 1.
E)6.4 mol.L - 1.min - 1.
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Given: 4Fe2+(aq)+ O2(aq)+ 2H2O(l) \rightarrow 4Fe3+(aq)+ 4OH - (aq)
Rate = k[Fe2+][OH - ]2[O2]
The overall order of the reaction and the order with respect to O2 are

A)4 and 1.
B)5 and 1.
C)3 and 1.
D)4 and 2.
E)7 and 1.
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If the rate of a reaction increases by a factor of 64 when the concentration of reactant increases by a factor of 4,the order of the reaction with respect to this reactant is

A)16.
B)2.
C)4.
D)1.
E)3.
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The concentration-time dependence for two first order reactions is: The concentration-time dependence for two first order reactions is:   Which reaction has the greater t<sub>½</sub>?<div style=padding-top: 35px> Which reaction has the greater t½?
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For the reaction S2O82 - (aq)+ 3I - (aq) \rightarrow 2SO42 - aq)+ I3-(aq),rate = k[S2O82 - ][I - ].When the reaction is followed under pseudo-first-order conditions with [S2O82 - ] = 200 m M and [ - ] = 1.5 m M,the rate constant was 1.82 s - 1.The second order rate constant,k,for the reaction is

A)1.21 * 103 M - 1.s - 1.
B)6.07* 103 M - 1.s - 1.
C)9.10 M - 1.s - 1.
D)1.37 *10-2 M - 1.s - 1.
E)1.82 M - 1.s - 1.
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It is important to distinguish between the reaction rate and the rate constant.The units of reaction rate are M∙s - 1.
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The rate of formation of oxygen in the reaction 2N2O5(g) \rightarrow 4NO2(g)+ O2(g)
Is 2.28 (mol O2).L - 1F.s - 1.What is the rate of formation of NO2?

A)0.57 (mol NO2).L - 1.s - 1
B)9.12 (mol NO2).L - 1.s - 1
C)2.28 (mol NO2).L - 1.s - 1
D)1.14 (mol NO2).L - 1.s - 1
E)4.56 (mol NO2).L - 1.s - 1
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The concentration-time curves for two sets of reactions,A/B and C/D,are: <strong>The concentration-time curves for two sets of reactions,A/B and C/D,are:   Which of the reactions are first order?</strong> A)B and D B)A and B C)C and D D)A and C <div style=padding-top: 35px> Which of the reactions are first order?

A)B and D
B)A and B
C)C and D
D)A and C
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Given: 2A(g)+ B(g) \rightarrow C(g)+ D(g)
When [A] = [B] = 0.10 M,the rate is 2.0 M.s - 1; for [A] = [B] = 0.20,the rate is 8.0 M.s - 1; and for [A] = 0.10 M,[B] = 0.20 M,the rate is 2.0 M.s - 1.The rate law is

A)rate = k[A].
B)rate = k[B]2.
C)rate = k[A][B]0.
D)rate = k[A][B].
E)rate = k[A]2.
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A first-order reaction has a rate constant of 0.00300 s - 1.The time required for 60% reaction is

A)153 s.
B)73.9 s.
C)170 s.
D)133 s.
E)305 s.
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The concentration-time curves for two sets of reactions,A/B and C/D,are: The concentration-time curves for two sets of reactions,A/B and C/D,are:   Which set of reactions has the largest rate constant?<div style=padding-top: 35px> Which set of reactions has the largest rate constant?
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For a given first-order reaction,after 2.00 min,20% of the reactants remain.Calculate the rate constant for the reaction.

A)0.0134 s - 1
B)0.000808 s - 1
C)74.6 s - 1
D)0.00582 s - 1
E)0.00186 s - 1
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The concentration-time dependence is shown below for two first-order reactions is: The concentration-time dependence is shown below for two first-order reactions is:   Which reaction has the larger rate constant?<div style=padding-top: 35px> Which reaction has the larger rate constant?
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Given: A \rightarrow P rate = k[A] If 20% of A reacts in 5.12 min,calculate the time required for 90% of A to react.

A)52.8 min
B)1.05 min
C)2.42 min
D)3170 min
E)22.9 min
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For a second-order reaction,a straight line is obtained from a plot of

A)1/[A] vs t.
B)ln(1/t)vs [A].
C)[A] vs t.
D)ln[A] vs t.
E)ln(t)vs [A].
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A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug is metabolized with a first-order rate constant of 3.25 day - 1.What fraction of the drug remains in the body after 13.0 hr?

A)0.172
B)0.0174
C)0.828
D)0.873
E)0.127
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For the reaction cyclobutane(g) \rightarrow 2ethylene(g)at 800 K,a plot of ln[cyclobutane] vs t gives a straight line with a slope of-1.6 s - 1.Calculate the time needed for the concentration of cyclobutane to fall to 1/16 of its initial value.

A)2.3 s
B)1.7 s
C)1.3 s
D)0.63 s
E)1.6 s
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A first-order reaction has a half-life of 1.10 s.If the initial concentration of reactant is 0.384 M,how long will it take for the reactant concentration to reach 0.00100 M?

A)9.45 s
B)0.106 s
C)4.10 s
D)1.52 s
E)0.244 s
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Technetium-99m,used to image the heart and brain,has a half-life of 6.00 h.What fraction of technetium-99m remains in the body after 1 day?

A)0.0625
B)0.250
C)0.0313
D)0.125
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For the reaction A \rightarrow products,the following data were collected.  For the reaction A  \rightarrow products,the following data were collected.   Determine the order of the reaction and calculate the rate constant.<div style=padding-top: 35px>  Determine the order of the reaction and calculate the rate constant.
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For the reaction cyclopropane \rightarrow propene
A plot of ln[cyclopropane] vs time in seconds gives a straight line with slope -4.1 *10 - 3 s - 1 at 550 °\degree C.What is the rate constant for this reaction?

A)3.9 *10 - 2 s - 1
B)8.2 *10 - 3 s - 1
C)4.1 *10 - 3 s - 1
D)1.8 *10 - 3 s - 1
E)2.1 * 10 - 3 s - 1
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A given first-order reaction has a rate constant of 0.00300 s - 1.The time required for 85% reaction is

A)632 s.
B)23.5 s.
C)275 s.
D)316 s.
E)54.2 s.
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The rates of first-order and second-order reactions do not change with elapsed time.True or false?
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For a given first-order reaction,after 230 s,33% of the reactants remain.Calculate the rate constant for the reaction.

A)207 s - 1
B)0.00174 s - 1
C)0.00209 s - 1
D)0.000756 s - 1
E)0.00482 s - 1
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What is the rate constant for a first-order reaction with a half-life of 9.0 ms?

A)13 s - 1
B)77 s - 1
C)9.0 s - 1
D)6.2 s - 1
E)0.11 s - 1
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Consider the reaction 2N2O(g) \rightarrow 2N2(g)+ O2(g)
Rate = k[N2O]
For an initial concentration of N2O of 0.50 M,what is the concentration of N2O remaining after 2.0 min if k = 3.4*10 - 3 s - 1?

A)0.50 M
B)0.55 M
C)0.66 M
D)0.33 M
E)0.17 M
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Consider the reaction 2N2O5(g) \rightarrow 4NO2(g)+ O2(g)
Rate = k[N2O5]
Calculate the time for the concentration of N2O5 to fall to one-fourth its initial value if the half-life is 133 s.

A)133 s
B)33.3 s
C)266 s
D)66.6 s
E)533 s
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For the reaction cyclopropane(g) \rightarrow propene(g)at 500 °\degree C,a plot of ln[cyclopropane] vs t gives a straight line with a slope of -0.00067 s - 1.What is the order of this reaction and what is the rate constant?
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Consider the reaction 2N2O(g) \rightarrow 2N2(g)+ O2(g)
Rate = k[N2O]
Calculate the time required for the concentration of N2O(g)to decrease from 0.75 M to 0.33 M.The rate constant for the reaction is k = 6.8 *10 - 3 s - 1.

A)2.7 min
B)1.7 min
C)0.87 min
D)0.92 min
E)2.0 min
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A given compound decomposes with a half-life of 8.0 s and the half-life is independent of the concentration.How long does it take for the concentration to decrease to one-ninth of its initial value?

A)32 s
B)25 s
C)72 s
D)64 s
E)3.6 s
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The reaction 2ClO2(g)+ F2(g \rightarrow 2FClO2(g)
Is first order in both ClO2 and F2.When the initial concentrations of ClO2 and F2 are equal,the rate after 25% of the F2 has reacted is what percent of the initial rate?

A)75.0%
B)18.8%
C)37.5%
D)28.1%
E)12.5%
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Consider the reaction 2N2O5(g) \rightarrow 4NO2(g)+ O2(g)
Rate = k[N2O5]
If the initial concentration of N2O5 is 0.80 M,the concentration after 5 half-lives is

A)0.11 M.
B)0.025 M.
C)0.032 M.
D)0.16 M.
E)0.050 M.
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What is the half-life of a reaction that has a rate constant of 280 s - 1?

A)194 s
B)3.6 ms
C)404 ms
D)Because the concentration of reactant is not given, the calculation cannot be performed.
E)2.5 ms
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The activation energy of a reaction is given by

A)+(slope of a plot of lnk vs 1/T)/ R.
B)(*slope of a plot of lnk vs 1/T)/ R.)
C)(-R / (slope of a plot of lnk vs 1/T).)
D)+(slope of a plot of lnk vs 1/T)* R.
E)(-0(slope of a plot of lnk vs 1/T)* R.)
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The rate law for the following mechanism is ClO - (aq)+ H2O(l)  <strong>The rate law for the following mechanism is ClO <sup>-</sup> (aq)+ H<sub>2</sub>O(l)   HOCl(aq)+ OH <sup>-</sup> (aq) K,fast I <sup>-</sup> (aq)+ HOCl(aq) \rightarrow  HOI(aq)+ Cl <sup>-</sup> 0(aq) K<sub>1</sub>,slow HOI(aq)+ OH <sup>-</sup> (aq) \rightarrow  OI <sup>-</sup> (aq)+ H<sub>2</sub>O(l) K<sub>2</sub>,fast</strong> A)rate = k<sub>1</sub>[I <sup>-</sup> ][HOCl]. B)rate = k<sub>1</sub>K[ClO <sup>-</sup>  ][I <sup>-</sup> ][OH <sup>-</sup> ]. C)rate = k<sub>1</sub>K[ClO <sup>-</sup> ][I <sup>-</sup> ][OH <sup>-</sup> ] <sup>-</sup> <sup>1</sup>.<sup> </sup> D)rate = k<sub>1</sub>k<sub>2</sub>K[ClO <sup>-</sup> ][I <sup>-</sup> ]. E)rate = k<sub>1</sub>K[ClO <sup>-</sup> ][I <sup>-</sup> ]. <div style=padding-top: 35px>  HOCl(aq)+ OH - (aq)
K,fast
I - (aq)+ HOCl(aq) \rightarrow HOI(aq)+ Cl - 0(aq)
K1,slow
HOI(aq)+ OH - (aq) \rightarrow OI - (aq)+ H2O(l)
K2,fast

A)rate = k1[I - ][HOCl].
B)rate = k1K[ClO - ][I - ][OH - ].
C)rate = k1K[ClO - ][I - ][OH - ] - 1.
D)rate = k1k2K[ClO - ][I - ].
E)rate = k1K[ClO - ][I - ].
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A reaction has k = 8.39 M - 1.s - 1.How long does it take for the reactant concentration to drop from 0.0840 M to 0.0220 M?

A)5.42 s
B)2.00 s
C)1.42 s
D)8.39 s
E)4.00 s
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The reaction [(CN)5CoOH2]2 - (aq)+ SCN - (aq) \rightarrow [(CN)5CoSCN]3 - + H2O(l)has the rate law,rate = k[(CN)5CoOH22 - ].Postulate a mechanism for this reaction.
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A second-order reaction has a rate constant of 1.25 M - 1.s - 1.If the initial reactant concentration is 1.0 M,calculate the time required for 90% reaction.

A)1.3 s
B)7.2 s
C)0.13 s
D)17 s
E)0.89 s
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Consider the reaction for the dimerization of butadiene(g)at a certain temperature.
2C4H6(g) \rightarrow C8H12(g) rate = k[C4H6]2.
When the initial concentration of butadiene is 0.500 M,the time required for 80% dimerization is measured at 11.4 s.What is the rate constant for the dimerization?
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A reaction that has a very low activation energy

A)has a rate that is very sensitive to temperature.
B)has a rate that does not change much with temperature.
C)must be second order.
D)gives a curved Arrhenius plot.
E)must be first order.
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The reaction 2NO(g)+ O2(g) \rightarrow 2NO2(g)has Δ\Delta Hr °\degree = -114 kJ.mol - 1.A possible mechanism for this reaction is
2NO(g)b N2O2(g)
rapid equilibrium,K
N2O2(g)+ O2(g) \rightarrow 2NO2(g)
slow,k
Draw the reaction profile diagram (plot of energy vs reaction coordinate)for this reaction and label any intermediates and activated complexes.
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What is the half-life of a second order reaction?
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Consider the dimerization reaction below: 2A \rightarrow A2
Rate = k[A]2
When the initial concentration of A is 2.0 M,it requires 30 min for 60% of A to react.Calculate the rate constant.

A)1.1 *10 - 3 M - 1.s - 1
B)3.2 *10 - 4 M - 1.s - 1
C)5.0 *10 - 4 M - 1.s - 1
D)1.9 *10 - 4 M - 1.s - 1
E)4.2 *10 - 4 M- 1.s - 1
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A certain reaction has a rate constant of 8.8 s - 1 at 298 K and 140 s - 1 at 323 K.What is the activation energy for this reaction?

A)38 kJ.mol - 1
B)89 kJ.mol - 1
C)120 kJ.mol - 1
D)23 kJ.mol - 1
E)1.2 kJ.mol - 1
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The reaction profile for the reaction
[(CN)5CoOH2]2 - (aq)+ SCN - (aq) \rightarrow [(CN)5CoSCN]3 - + H2O(l)
is  The reaction profile for the reaction [(CN)<sub>5</sub>CoOH<sub>2</sub>]<sup>2</sup> <sup>-</sup> (aq)+ SCN <sup>-</sup> (aq) \rightarrow [(CN)<sub>5</sub>CoSCN]<sup>3</sup> <sup>-</sup>  + H<sub>2</sub>O(l) is   Identify the structure of B.What do A and C represent?<div style=padding-top: 35px>  Identify the structure of B.What do A and C represent?
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For the reaction HO(g)+ H2(g) \rightarrow H2O(g)+ H(g)
A plot of  <strong>For the reaction HO(g)+ H<sub>2</sub>(g) \rightarrow H<sub>2</sub>O(g)+ H(g) A plot of   versus 1/T gives a straight line with a slope equal to -5.1 * 10<sup>3</sup> K.What is the activation energy for the reaction?</strong> A)42 kJ.mol <sup>-</sup> <sup>1 </sup> B)98 kJ.mol <sup>-</sup> <sup>1 </sup> C)0.61 kJ.mol <sup>-</sup> <sup>1 </sup> D)5.1 kJ.mol <sup>-</sup> <sup>1 </sup> E)12 kJ.mol <sup>-</sup> <sup>1 </sup> <div style=padding-top: 35px>  versus 1/T gives a straight line with a slope equal to -5.1 * 103 K.What is the activation energy for the reaction?

A)42 kJ.mol - 1
B)98 kJ.mol - 1
C)0.61 kJ.mol - 1
D)5.1 kJ.mol - 1
E)12 kJ.mol - 1
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Given: CH4(g)+ Cl2(g) \rightarrow CH3Cl(g)+ HCl(g)
The rate law for this elementary process is

A)rate = k[Cl2].
B)k[CH3Cl][HCl].
C)rate = k[CH4][Cl2].
D)rate = k[CH4].
E)rate = k[CH4]2.
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A catalyst facilitates a reaction by

A)increasing the activation energy for the reverse reaction.
B)lowering the activation energy of the reaction.
C)shifting the position of the equilibrium of the reaction.
D)decreasing the temperature at which the reaction will proceed spontaneously.
E)making the reaction more exothermic.
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Consider the reaction NOBr(g) \rightarrow NO(g)+ ½Br2(g)
A plot of [NOBr] - 1 vs t gives a straight line with a slope of 2.00 M - 1.s - 1.The order of the reaction and the rate constant,respectively,are

A)second-order and 0.500 M - 1.s - 1.
B)first-order and 2.00 s - 1.
C)second-order and 2.00 M - 1.s - 1.
D)first-order and 0.241 s - 1.
E)second-order and 16.6 M - 1.s - 1.
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For the reaction cyclobutane(g) \rightarrow 2ethylene(g)at 800 K,the half-life is 0.43 s.Calculate the time needed for the concentration of cyclobutane to fall to 1/64 of its initial value.

A)2.2 s
B)2.6 s
C)16 ms
D)0.38 s
E)0.43 s
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The reaction 2NO2(g) \rightarrow 2NO(g)+ O2(g)
Is postulated to occur via the mechanism
NO2(g)+ NO2(g) \rightarrow NO(g)+ NO3(g)
Slow
NO3(g) \rightarrow NO(g)+ O2(g)
Fast
An intermediate in this reaction is

A)NO2(g).
B)ON-NO3(g).
C)O2(g).
D)NO(g).
E)NO3(g).
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An elementary process has an activation energy of 92 kJ/mol.If the enthalpy change for the reaction is -62 kJ/mol,what is the activation energy for the reverse reaction?

A)154 kJ/mol
B)62 kJ/mol
C)92 kJ/mol
D)30 kJ/mol
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The rate law for the following mechanism is NO2(g)+ F2(g) \rightarrow NO2F(g)+ F(g)
K1,slow
F(g)+ NO2(g) \rightarrow NO2F(g)
K2,fast

A)rate = k2[NO2]2.
B)rate = k2[NO2][F].
C)rate = k1[NO2][F2].
D)rate = k1k2[NO2]2.
E)rate = k1[NO2F][F].
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Consider the following mechanism for the production of phosgene.
Cl2 \rightarrow Cl + Cl
Cl + CO \rightarrow COCl
COCl + Cl \rightarrow COCl2
The molecularity of the first and second elementary reactions is ____ and ____.
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For the elementary reaction A + 2B \rightarrow products,rate = k[A][B].True or false?
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The fraction of molecules that collide with a kinetic energy equal to the activation energy for a reaction decreases rapidly with an increase in temperature.True or false?
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A possible mechanism for the reaction A + B + D \rightarrow E + F is
A + B  A possible mechanism for the reaction A + B + D  \rightarrow  E + F is A + B   C k<sub>1</sub>,k<sub>-1</sub>,fast C + D \rightarrow  E + F k<sub>2</sub> where C is a reactive intermediate present in very low concentrations.Calculate the steady state concentration of C in terms of the rate constants for the individual steps and the concentrations of the reactants.<div style=padding-top: 35px>  C
k1,k-1,fast
C + D \rightarrow E + F
k2
where C is a reactive intermediate present in very low concentrations.Calculate the steady state concentration of C in terms of the rate constants for the individual steps and the concentrations of the reactants.
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In the Michaelis-Menten mechanism of enzyme reaction,the Michaelis constant,KM,is

A)KM = k1/k2.
B)KM = k1'/k2.
C)KM = (k1' + k2)/k1.
D)KM = k1' + k2.
E)KM = k1/k1'.
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The HBr synthesis is thought to involve the following reactions:
1.Br2 \rightarrow 2Br.
2.Br. + H2 \rightarrow HBr + H.
3.H.+ Br2 \rightarrow HBr + Br.
4.2Br. \rightarrow Br2
5.2H. \rightarrow H2
"6.H. + Br. \rightarrow HBr
The chain propagation reactions in this mechanism are reactions"

A)6.
B)1, 2, 3, and 6.
C)2 and 3.
D)1, 2, and 3.
E)2, 3, and 6.
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The reduction of M3+ by Cr2+ was studied with [Cr2+] 100 times the concentration of Cr2+.When [Cr2+] = 0.0050 M,the rate was 2.5 s - 1.The rate constant for this reaction is

A)1.3 M - 1·s - 1
B)0.013 M - 1·s - 1
C)5.0 M - 1·s - 1
D)500 M - 1·s - 1
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Given: A + B \rightarrow P rate = k[A][B] Which of the following is true?

A)k = ln 2/t1/2
B)ln [A]t = -kt + ln [A]o
C)[A]t = [A]o/(1 + kt[A]o)
D)1/[A]t = 1/kt
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The reaction between nitrogen dioxide and carbon monoxide is thought to occur by the mechanism 2NO2(g) \rightarrow NO3(g)+ NO(g)
K1,slow
NO3(g)+ CO(g) \rightarrow NO2(g)+ CO2(g)
K2,fast
The rate law for this mechanism is

A)rate = k1k2[NO2]2[CO].
B)rate = (k1/k2)[NO2]2[CO].
C)rate = k1[NO3][NO].
D)rate = k2[NO3][CO].
E)rate = k1[NO2]2.
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A possible mechanism for the reaction 2NO(g)+ O2(g) \rightarrow 2NO2(g)is: 2NO(g)  <strong>A possible mechanism for the reaction 2NO(g)+ O<sub>2</sub>(g) \rightarrow  2NO<sub>2</sub>(g)is: 2NO(g)   N<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>(g) K<sub>1</sub>,k<sub>1</sub>',fast N<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>(g)+ O<sub>2</sub>(g) \rightarrow  2NO<sub>2</sub>(g) K<sub>2</sub>,slow Application of the steady-state approximation gives</strong> A)[N<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>] = 0. B)k<sub>1</sub>[NO]<sup>2</sup> -k<sub>2</sub>[N<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>][O<sub>2</sub>] = 0. C)[N<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>] = (k<sub>1</sub>/k<sub>2</sub>)[NO]<sup>2</sup>.<sup> </sup> D)k<sub>1</sub>[NO]<sup>2</sup> -k<sub>1</sub>'[N<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>] -k<sub>2</sub>[N<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>][O<sub>2</sub>] = 0. E)[N<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>] = (k<sub>1</sub>/k<sub>1</sub>')[NO]<sup>2</sup>.<sup> </sup> <div style=padding-top: 35px>  N2O2(g)
K1,k1',fast
N2O2(g)+ O2(g) \rightarrow 2NO2(g)
K2,slow
Application of the steady-state approximation gives

A)[N2O2] = 0.
B)k1[NO]2 -k2[N2O2][O2] = 0.
C)[N2O2] = (k1/k2)[NO]2.
D)k1[NO]2 -k1'[N2O2] -k2[N2O2][O2] = 0.
E)[N2O2] = (k1/k1')[NO]2.
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The reaction 2A + B \rightarrow D + E has the rate law,rate = a[A]2[B]/(b + c[A])where a,b,and c are constants.The following mechanism has been proposed for this reaction.
A + B  The reaction 2A + B  \rightarrow  D + E has the rate law,rate = a[A]<sup>2</sup>[B]/(b + c[A])where a,b,and c are constants.The following mechanism has been proposed for this reaction. A + B   I k<sub>1</sub>,k<sub>-1</sub> I + A  \rightarrow  D + E k<sub>2</sub> I is an unstable intermediate present in minute concentrations.Show that this mechanism leads to the observed rate law and evaluate the constants a,b,and c in terms of the rate constants k<sub>1</sub>,k<sub>-1</sub>,and k<sub>2</sub>.<div style=padding-top: 35px>  I
k1,k-1
I + A \rightarrow D + E
k2
I is an unstable intermediate present in minute concentrations.Show that this mechanism leads to the observed rate law and evaluate the constants a,b,and c in terms of the rate constants k1,k-1,and k2.
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The reaction profile for the mechanism NO2(g)+ F2(g) \rightarrow NO2F(g)+ F(g)slow
F(g)+ NO2(g) \rightarrow NO2F(g)fast
Shows

A)two maxima, the first maximum being the higher.
B)two maxima, the second maximum being the higher.
C)one maximum for the second step.
D)two maxima, both the same height.
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The rate law for the following mechanism is Cl2(g)  <strong>The rate law for the following mechanism is Cl<sub>2</sub>(g)   2Cl(g) K<sub>1</sub>,fast Cl(g)+ CO(g)   COCl(g) K<sub>2</sub>,fast COCl(g)+ Cl<sub>2</sub>(g) \rightarrow COCl<sub>2</sub>(g)+ Cl(g) K<sub>3</sub>,slow</strong> A)rate = k<sub>3</sub>K<sub>1</sub>0.5K<sub>2</sub>[CO][Cl<sub>2</sub>]<sup>1.5</sup>.<sup> </sup> B)rate = k<sub>3</sub>K<sub>1</sub>0.5K<sub>2</sub>[CO][Cl<sub>2</sub>]<sup>0.5</sup>.<sup> </sup> C)rate = k<sub>3</sub>K<sub>1</sub>K<sub>2</sub>[CO][Cl<sub>2</sub>]. D)rate = k<sub>3</sub>[COCl][Cl<sub>2</sub>]. E)rate = k<sub>3</sub>[COCl][Cl<sub>2</sub>]<sup>1.5</sup>.<sup> </sup> <div style=padding-top: 35px>  2Cl(g)
K1,fast
Cl(g)+ CO(g)  <strong>The rate law for the following mechanism is Cl<sub>2</sub>(g)   2Cl(g) K<sub>1</sub>,fast Cl(g)+ CO(g)   COCl(g) K<sub>2</sub>,fast COCl(g)+ Cl<sub>2</sub>(g) \rightarrow COCl<sub>2</sub>(g)+ Cl(g) K<sub>3</sub>,slow</strong> A)rate = k<sub>3</sub>K<sub>1</sub>0.5K<sub>2</sub>[CO][Cl<sub>2</sub>]<sup>1.5</sup>.<sup> </sup> B)rate = k<sub>3</sub>K<sub>1</sub>0.5K<sub>2</sub>[CO][Cl<sub>2</sub>]<sup>0.5</sup>.<sup> </sup> C)rate = k<sub>3</sub>K<sub>1</sub>K<sub>2</sub>[CO][Cl<sub>2</sub>]. D)rate = k<sub>3</sub>[COCl][Cl<sub>2</sub>]. E)rate = k<sub>3</sub>[COCl][Cl<sub>2</sub>]<sup>1.5</sup>.<sup> </sup> <div style=padding-top: 35px>  COCl(g)
K2,fast
COCl(g)+ Cl2(g) \rightarrow COCl2(g)+ Cl(g)
K3,slow

A)rate = k3K10.5K2[CO][Cl2]1.5.
B)rate = k3K10.5K2[CO][Cl2]0.5.
C)rate = k3K1K2[CO][Cl2].
D)rate = k3[COCl][Cl2].
E)rate = k3[COCl][Cl2]1.5.
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For the reaction A \rightarrow products,the following data were collected.  <strong>For the reaction A  \rightarrow products,the following data were collected.   The half-life for this reaction is</strong> A)0.521 s B)0.752 s C)0.922 s D)1.08 s <div style=padding-top: 35px>  The half-life for this reaction is

A)0.521 s
B)0.752 s
C)0.922 s
D)1.08 s
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For a zero-order reaction,the rate constant has the same units as the rate of reaction.True or false?
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Consider the reaction
A + B \rightarrow C + D rate = k[A]2
The time it takes for [A] to decrease from 1.0 to 0.50 M is the same as the time it takes for [A] to decrease from0.50 to 0.25 M.True or false?
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The rate law for a reaction can be determined from the coefficients in the overall reaction.True or false?
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The reaction 2NO(g)+ O2(g) \rightarrow 2NO2(g)has Δ\Delta Hr °\degree = -114 kJ.mol - 1.A possible mechanism for this reaction is 2NO(g)  <strong>The reaction 2NO(g)+ O<sub>2</sub>(g) \rightarrow 2NO<sub>2</sub>(g)has  \Delta H<sub>r</sub> \degree = -114 kJ.mol <sup>-</sup> <sup>1</sup>.A possible mechanism for this reaction is 2NO(g)   N<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>(g) Rapid equilibrium,K N<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>(g)+ O<sub>2</sub>(g) \rightarrow 2NO<sub>2</sub>(g) Slow,k If the activation energy for the reverse reaction is 225 kJ.mol <sup>-</sup> <sup>1</sup>,what is the activation energy for the forward reaction?</strong> A)Because an intermediate is involved, the forward activation energy cannot be calculated with the given information. B)111 kJ.mol <sup>-</sup> <sup>1 </sup> C)339 kJ.mol <sup>-</sup> <sup>1 </sup> D)114 kJ.mol <sup>-</sup> <sup>1 </sup> E)55.5 kJ.mol <sup>-</sup> <sup>1 </sup> <div style=padding-top: 35px>  N2O2(g)
Rapid equilibrium,K
N2O2(g)+ O2(g) \rightarrow 2NO2(g)
Slow,k
If the activation energy for the reverse reaction is 225 kJ.mol - 1,what is the activation energy for the forward reaction?

A)Because an intermediate is involved, the forward activation energy cannot be calculated with the given information.
B)111 kJ.mol - 1
C)339 kJ.mol - 1
D)114 kJ.mol - 1
E)55.5 kJ.mol - 1
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The HBr synthesis is thought to involve the following reactions:
1.Br2 \rightarrow 2Br.
2.Br. + H2 \rightarrow HBr + H.
3.H. + Br2 \rightarrow HBr + Br.
4.2Br. \rightarrow Br2
5.2H. \rightarrow H2
"6.H. + Br. \rightarrow HBr
The chain termination reactions in this mechanism are reactions"

A)3, 4, and 5.
B)4 and 5.
C)4, 5, and 6.
D)6.
E)3 and 4.
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Consider the following mechanism for the destruction of ozone.
O3 + NO \rightarrow NO2 + O2
NO2 + O \rightarrow NO + O2
What is the catalyst in this reaction?
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If the rate of reaction increases by a factor of 2.3 when the concentration of reactant increases by a factor of 1.5,the order of the reaction with respect to this reactant is

A)2.
B)1.
C)1.5.
D)4.
E)3.
2.
2
The reaction 2NO(g)+ 2H2(g) \rightarrow N2(g)+ 2H2O(g)
Is first order in H2 and second order in NO.Starting with equal concentrations of H2 and NO,the rate after 50% of the H2 has reacted is what percent of the initial rate?

A)18.8%
B)37.5%
C)25.0%
D)50.0%
E)12.5%
12.5%
3
Given: 2O3(g) \rightarrow 3O2(g)
Rate = k[O3]2[O2] - 1
The overall order of the reaction and the order with respect to [O3] are

A)(-1 and 3.)
B)1 and 2.
C)0 and 1.
D)2 and 2.
E)3 and 2.
1 and 2.
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The reaction 2NO(g)+ 2H2(g) \rightarrow N2(g)+ 2H2O(g)
Is first order in H2 and second order in NO.Starting with equal concentrations of H2 and NO,the rate after 25% of the H2 has reacted is what percent of the initial rate?

A)75.0%
B)42.2%
C)6.25%
D)56.3%
E)1.56%
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If the rate of reaction increases by a factor of 9.6 when the concentration of reactant increases by a factor of 3.1,the order of the reaction with respect to this reactant is

A)1.5
B)3
C)4
D)2
E)1
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The concentration-time dependence for a first-order reaction is: <strong>The concentration-time dependence for a first-order reaction is:   At which point on the curve is the reaction fastest?</strong> A)A B)B C)C D)A + t<sub>½</sub> E)The rates are the same at all points. At which point on the curve is the reaction fastest?

A)A
B)B
C)C
D)A + t½
E)The rates are the same at all points.
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If the average rate of formation of H2(g)is 3.90 (mol H2).L - 1.s - 1 for the reaction 2PH3(g) \rightarrow 2P(g)+ 3H2(g),the unique average reaction rate is

A)3.90 mol.L - 1.s - 1.
B)1.30 mol.L - 1.s - 1.
C)2.60 mol.L - 1.s - 1.
D)7.80 mol.L - 1.s - 1.
E)11.7 mol.L - 1.s - 1.
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If the average rate of decomposition of PH3(g)is 3.2 (mol PH3).L - 1.min - 1 for the reaction 2PH3(g) \rightarrow 2P(g)+ 3H2(g),the unique average reaction rate is

A)3.2 mol.L - 1.min - 1.
B)2.1 mol.L - 1.min - 1.
C)1.6 mol.L - 1.min sup>- 1.
D)4.8 mol.L - 1.min - 1.
E)6.4 mol.L - 1.min - 1.
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Given: 4Fe2+(aq)+ O2(aq)+ 2H2O(l) \rightarrow 4Fe3+(aq)+ 4OH - (aq)
Rate = k[Fe2+][OH - ]2[O2]
The overall order of the reaction and the order with respect to O2 are

A)4 and 1.
B)5 and 1.
C)3 and 1.
D)4 and 2.
E)7 and 1.
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If the rate of a reaction increases by a factor of 64 when the concentration of reactant increases by a factor of 4,the order of the reaction with respect to this reactant is

A)16.
B)2.
C)4.
D)1.
E)3.
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The concentration-time dependence for two first order reactions is: The concentration-time dependence for two first order reactions is:   Which reaction has the greater t<sub>½</sub>? Which reaction has the greater t½?
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For the reaction S2O82 - (aq)+ 3I - (aq) \rightarrow 2SO42 - aq)+ I3-(aq),rate = k[S2O82 - ][I - ].When the reaction is followed under pseudo-first-order conditions with [S2O82 - ] = 200 m M and [ - ] = 1.5 m M,the rate constant was 1.82 s - 1.The second order rate constant,k,for the reaction is

A)1.21 * 103 M - 1.s - 1.
B)6.07* 103 M - 1.s - 1.
C)9.10 M - 1.s - 1.
D)1.37 *10-2 M - 1.s - 1.
E)1.82 M - 1.s - 1.
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It is important to distinguish between the reaction rate and the rate constant.The units of reaction rate are M∙s - 1.
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The rate of formation of oxygen in the reaction 2N2O5(g) \rightarrow 4NO2(g)+ O2(g)
Is 2.28 (mol O2).L - 1F.s - 1.What is the rate of formation of NO2?

A)0.57 (mol NO2).L - 1.s - 1
B)9.12 (mol NO2).L - 1.s - 1
C)2.28 (mol NO2).L - 1.s - 1
D)1.14 (mol NO2).L - 1.s - 1
E)4.56 (mol NO2).L - 1.s - 1
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The concentration-time curves for two sets of reactions,A/B and C/D,are: <strong>The concentration-time curves for two sets of reactions,A/B and C/D,are:   Which of the reactions are first order?</strong> A)B and D B)A and B C)C and D D)A and C Which of the reactions are first order?

A)B and D
B)A and B
C)C and D
D)A and C
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Given: 2A(g)+ B(g) \rightarrow C(g)+ D(g)
When [A] = [B] = 0.10 M,the rate is 2.0 M.s - 1; for [A] = [B] = 0.20,the rate is 8.0 M.s - 1; and for [A] = 0.10 M,[B] = 0.20 M,the rate is 2.0 M.s - 1.The rate law is

A)rate = k[A].
B)rate = k[B]2.
C)rate = k[A][B]0.
D)rate = k[A][B].
E)rate = k[A]2.
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A first-order reaction has a rate constant of 0.00300 s - 1.The time required for 60% reaction is

A)153 s.
B)73.9 s.
C)170 s.
D)133 s.
E)305 s.
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The concentration-time curves for two sets of reactions,A/B and C/D,are: The concentration-time curves for two sets of reactions,A/B and C/D,are:   Which set of reactions has the largest rate constant? Which set of reactions has the largest rate constant?
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For a given first-order reaction,after 2.00 min,20% of the reactants remain.Calculate the rate constant for the reaction.

A)0.0134 s - 1
B)0.000808 s - 1
C)74.6 s - 1
D)0.00582 s - 1
E)0.00186 s - 1
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The concentration-time dependence is shown below for two first-order reactions is: The concentration-time dependence is shown below for two first-order reactions is:   Which reaction has the larger rate constant? Which reaction has the larger rate constant?
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Given: A \rightarrow P rate = k[A] If 20% of A reacts in 5.12 min,calculate the time required for 90% of A to react.

A)52.8 min
B)1.05 min
C)2.42 min
D)3170 min
E)22.9 min
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For a second-order reaction,a straight line is obtained from a plot of

A)1/[A] vs t.
B)ln(1/t)vs [A].
C)[A] vs t.
D)ln[A] vs t.
E)ln(t)vs [A].
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A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug is metabolized with a first-order rate constant of 3.25 day - 1.What fraction of the drug remains in the body after 13.0 hr?

A)0.172
B)0.0174
C)0.828
D)0.873
E)0.127
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For the reaction cyclobutane(g) \rightarrow 2ethylene(g)at 800 K,a plot of ln[cyclobutane] vs t gives a straight line with a slope of-1.6 s - 1.Calculate the time needed for the concentration of cyclobutane to fall to 1/16 of its initial value.

A)2.3 s
B)1.7 s
C)1.3 s
D)0.63 s
E)1.6 s
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A first-order reaction has a half-life of 1.10 s.If the initial concentration of reactant is 0.384 M,how long will it take for the reactant concentration to reach 0.00100 M?

A)9.45 s
B)0.106 s
C)4.10 s
D)1.52 s
E)0.244 s
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Technetium-99m,used to image the heart and brain,has a half-life of 6.00 h.What fraction of technetium-99m remains in the body after 1 day?

A)0.0625
B)0.250
C)0.0313
D)0.125
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For the reaction A \rightarrow products,the following data were collected.  For the reaction A  \rightarrow products,the following data were collected.   Determine the order of the reaction and calculate the rate constant. Determine the order of the reaction and calculate the rate constant.
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For the reaction cyclopropane \rightarrow propene
A plot of ln[cyclopropane] vs time in seconds gives a straight line with slope -4.1 *10 - 3 s - 1 at 550 °\degree C.What is the rate constant for this reaction?

A)3.9 *10 - 2 s - 1
B)8.2 *10 - 3 s - 1
C)4.1 *10 - 3 s - 1
D)1.8 *10 - 3 s - 1
E)2.1 * 10 - 3 s - 1
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A given first-order reaction has a rate constant of 0.00300 s - 1.The time required for 85% reaction is

A)632 s.
B)23.5 s.
C)275 s.
D)316 s.
E)54.2 s.
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The rates of first-order and second-order reactions do not change with elapsed time.True or false?
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For a given first-order reaction,after 230 s,33% of the reactants remain.Calculate the rate constant for the reaction.

A)207 s - 1
B)0.00174 s - 1
C)0.00209 s - 1
D)0.000756 s - 1
E)0.00482 s - 1
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What is the rate constant for a first-order reaction with a half-life of 9.0 ms?

A)13 s - 1
B)77 s - 1
C)9.0 s - 1
D)6.2 s - 1
E)0.11 s - 1
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Consider the reaction 2N2O(g) \rightarrow 2N2(g)+ O2(g)
Rate = k[N2O]
For an initial concentration of N2O of 0.50 M,what is the concentration of N2O remaining after 2.0 min if k = 3.4*10 - 3 s - 1?

A)0.50 M
B)0.55 M
C)0.66 M
D)0.33 M
E)0.17 M
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Consider the reaction 2N2O5(g) \rightarrow 4NO2(g)+ O2(g)
Rate = k[N2O5]
Calculate the time for the concentration of N2O5 to fall to one-fourth its initial value if the half-life is 133 s.

A)133 s
B)33.3 s
C)266 s
D)66.6 s
E)533 s
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For the reaction cyclopropane(g) \rightarrow propene(g)at 500 °\degree C,a plot of ln[cyclopropane] vs t gives a straight line with a slope of -0.00067 s - 1.What is the order of this reaction and what is the rate constant?
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Consider the reaction 2N2O(g) \rightarrow 2N2(g)+ O2(g)
Rate = k[N2O]
Calculate the time required for the concentration of N2O(g)to decrease from 0.75 M to 0.33 M.The rate constant for the reaction is k = 6.8 *10 - 3 s - 1.

A)2.7 min
B)1.7 min
C)0.87 min
D)0.92 min
E)2.0 min
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A given compound decomposes with a half-life of 8.0 s and the half-life is independent of the concentration.How long does it take for the concentration to decrease to one-ninth of its initial value?

A)32 s
B)25 s
C)72 s
D)64 s
E)3.6 s
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The reaction 2ClO2(g)+ F2(g \rightarrow 2FClO2(g)
Is first order in both ClO2 and F2.When the initial concentrations of ClO2 and F2 are equal,the rate after 25% of the F2 has reacted is what percent of the initial rate?

A)75.0%
B)18.8%
C)37.5%
D)28.1%
E)12.5%
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Consider the reaction 2N2O5(g) \rightarrow 4NO2(g)+ O2(g)
Rate = k[N2O5]
If the initial concentration of N2O5 is 0.80 M,the concentration after 5 half-lives is

A)0.11 M.
B)0.025 M.
C)0.032 M.
D)0.16 M.
E)0.050 M.
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What is the half-life of a reaction that has a rate constant of 280 s - 1?

A)194 s
B)3.6 ms
C)404 ms
D)Because the concentration of reactant is not given, the calculation cannot be performed.
E)2.5 ms
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The activation energy of a reaction is given by

A)+(slope of a plot of lnk vs 1/T)/ R.
B)(*slope of a plot of lnk vs 1/T)/ R.)
C)(-R / (slope of a plot of lnk vs 1/T).)
D)+(slope of a plot of lnk vs 1/T)* R.
E)(-0(slope of a plot of lnk vs 1/T)* R.)
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The rate law for the following mechanism is ClO - (aq)+ H2O(l)  <strong>The rate law for the following mechanism is ClO <sup>-</sup> (aq)+ H<sub>2</sub>O(l)   HOCl(aq)+ OH <sup>-</sup> (aq) K,fast I <sup>-</sup> (aq)+ HOCl(aq) \rightarrow  HOI(aq)+ Cl <sup>-</sup> 0(aq) K<sub>1</sub>,slow HOI(aq)+ OH <sup>-</sup> (aq) \rightarrow  OI <sup>-</sup> (aq)+ H<sub>2</sub>O(l) K<sub>2</sub>,fast</strong> A)rate = k<sub>1</sub>[I <sup>-</sup> ][HOCl]. B)rate = k<sub>1</sub>K[ClO <sup>-</sup>  ][I <sup>-</sup> ][OH <sup>-</sup> ]. C)rate = k<sub>1</sub>K[ClO <sup>-</sup> ][I <sup>-</sup> ][OH <sup>-</sup> ] <sup>-</sup> <sup>1</sup>.<sup> </sup> D)rate = k<sub>1</sub>k<sub>2</sub>K[ClO <sup>-</sup> ][I <sup>-</sup> ]. E)rate = k<sub>1</sub>K[ClO <sup>-</sup> ][I <sup>-</sup> ].  HOCl(aq)+ OH - (aq)
K,fast
I - (aq)+ HOCl(aq) \rightarrow HOI(aq)+ Cl - 0(aq)
K1,slow
HOI(aq)+ OH - (aq) \rightarrow OI - (aq)+ H2O(l)
K2,fast

A)rate = k1[I - ][HOCl].
B)rate = k1K[ClO - ][I - ][OH - ].
C)rate = k1K[ClO - ][I - ][OH - ] - 1.
D)rate = k1k2K[ClO - ][I - ].
E)rate = k1K[ClO - ][I - ].
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43
A reaction has k = 8.39 M - 1.s - 1.How long does it take for the reactant concentration to drop from 0.0840 M to 0.0220 M?

A)5.42 s
B)2.00 s
C)1.42 s
D)8.39 s
E)4.00 s
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44
The reaction [(CN)5CoOH2]2 - (aq)+ SCN - (aq) \rightarrow [(CN)5CoSCN]3 - + H2O(l)has the rate law,rate = k[(CN)5CoOH22 - ].Postulate a mechanism for this reaction.
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45
A second-order reaction has a rate constant of 1.25 M - 1.s - 1.If the initial reactant concentration is 1.0 M,calculate the time required for 90% reaction.

A)1.3 s
B)7.2 s
C)0.13 s
D)17 s
E)0.89 s
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46
Consider the reaction for the dimerization of butadiene(g)at a certain temperature.
2C4H6(g) \rightarrow C8H12(g) rate = k[C4H6]2.
When the initial concentration of butadiene is 0.500 M,the time required for 80% dimerization is measured at 11.4 s.What is the rate constant for the dimerization?
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47
A reaction that has a very low activation energy

A)has a rate that is very sensitive to temperature.
B)has a rate that does not change much with temperature.
C)must be second order.
D)gives a curved Arrhenius plot.
E)must be first order.
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48
The reaction 2NO(g)+ O2(g) \rightarrow 2NO2(g)has Δ\Delta Hr °\degree = -114 kJ.mol - 1.A possible mechanism for this reaction is
2NO(g)b N2O2(g)
rapid equilibrium,K
N2O2(g)+ O2(g) \rightarrow 2NO2(g)
slow,k
Draw the reaction profile diagram (plot of energy vs reaction coordinate)for this reaction and label any intermediates and activated complexes.
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49
What is the half-life of a second order reaction?
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50
Consider the dimerization reaction below: 2A \rightarrow A2
Rate = k[A]2
When the initial concentration of A is 2.0 M,it requires 30 min for 60% of A to react.Calculate the rate constant.

A)1.1 *10 - 3 M - 1.s - 1
B)3.2 *10 - 4 M - 1.s - 1
C)5.0 *10 - 4 M - 1.s - 1
D)1.9 *10 - 4 M - 1.s - 1
E)4.2 *10 - 4 M- 1.s - 1
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51
A certain reaction has a rate constant of 8.8 s - 1 at 298 K and 140 s - 1 at 323 K.What is the activation energy for this reaction?

A)38 kJ.mol - 1
B)89 kJ.mol - 1
C)120 kJ.mol - 1
D)23 kJ.mol - 1
E)1.2 kJ.mol - 1
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52
The reaction profile for the reaction
[(CN)5CoOH2]2 - (aq)+ SCN - (aq) \rightarrow [(CN)5CoSCN]3 - + H2O(l)
is  The reaction profile for the reaction [(CN)<sub>5</sub>CoOH<sub>2</sub>]<sup>2</sup> <sup>-</sup> (aq)+ SCN <sup>-</sup> (aq) \rightarrow [(CN)<sub>5</sub>CoSCN]<sup>3</sup> <sup>-</sup>  + H<sub>2</sub>O(l) is   Identify the structure of B.What do A and C represent? Identify the structure of B.What do A and C represent?
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53
For the reaction HO(g)+ H2(g) \rightarrow H2O(g)+ H(g)
A plot of  <strong>For the reaction HO(g)+ H<sub>2</sub>(g) \rightarrow H<sub>2</sub>O(g)+ H(g) A plot of   versus 1/T gives a straight line with a slope equal to -5.1 * 10<sup>3</sup> K.What is the activation energy for the reaction?</strong> A)42 kJ.mol <sup>-</sup> <sup>1 </sup> B)98 kJ.mol <sup>-</sup> <sup>1 </sup> C)0.61 kJ.mol <sup>-</sup> <sup>1 </sup> D)5.1 kJ.mol <sup>-</sup> <sup>1 </sup> E)12 kJ.mol <sup>-</sup> <sup>1 </sup>  versus 1/T gives a straight line with a slope equal to -5.1 * 103 K.What is the activation energy for the reaction?

A)42 kJ.mol - 1
B)98 kJ.mol - 1
C)0.61 kJ.mol - 1
D)5.1 kJ.mol - 1
E)12 kJ.mol - 1
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54
Given: CH4(g)+ Cl2(g) \rightarrow CH3Cl(g)+ HCl(g)
The rate law for this elementary process is

A)rate = k[Cl2].
B)k[CH3Cl][HCl].
C)rate = k[CH4][Cl2].
D)rate = k[CH4].
E)rate = k[CH4]2.
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55
A catalyst facilitates a reaction by

A)increasing the activation energy for the reverse reaction.
B)lowering the activation energy of the reaction.
C)shifting the position of the equilibrium of the reaction.
D)decreasing the temperature at which the reaction will proceed spontaneously.
E)making the reaction more exothermic.
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56
Consider the reaction NOBr(g) \rightarrow NO(g)+ ½Br2(g)
A plot of [NOBr] - 1 vs t gives a straight line with a slope of 2.00 M - 1.s - 1.The order of the reaction and the rate constant,respectively,are

A)second-order and 0.500 M - 1.s - 1.
B)first-order and 2.00 s - 1.
C)second-order and 2.00 M - 1.s - 1.
D)first-order and 0.241 s - 1.
E)second-order and 16.6 M - 1.s - 1.
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57
For the reaction cyclobutane(g) \rightarrow 2ethylene(g)at 800 K,the half-life is 0.43 s.Calculate the time needed for the concentration of cyclobutane to fall to 1/64 of its initial value.

A)2.2 s
B)2.6 s
C)16 ms
D)0.38 s
E)0.43 s
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58
The reaction 2NO2(g) \rightarrow 2NO(g)+ O2(g)
Is postulated to occur via the mechanism
NO2(g)+ NO2(g) \rightarrow NO(g)+ NO3(g)
Slow
NO3(g) \rightarrow NO(g)+ O2(g)
Fast
An intermediate in this reaction is

A)NO2(g).
B)ON-NO3(g).
C)O2(g).
D)NO(g).
E)NO3(g).
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59
An elementary process has an activation energy of 92 kJ/mol.If the enthalpy change for the reaction is -62 kJ/mol,what is the activation energy for the reverse reaction?

A)154 kJ/mol
B)62 kJ/mol
C)92 kJ/mol
D)30 kJ/mol
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60
The rate law for the following mechanism is NO2(g)+ F2(g) \rightarrow NO2F(g)+ F(g)
K1,slow
F(g)+ NO2(g) \rightarrow NO2F(g)
K2,fast

A)rate = k2[NO2]2.
B)rate = k2[NO2][F].
C)rate = k1[NO2][F2].
D)rate = k1k2[NO2]2.
E)rate = k1[NO2F][F].
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61
Consider the following mechanism for the production of phosgene.
Cl2 \rightarrow Cl + Cl
Cl + CO \rightarrow COCl
COCl + Cl \rightarrow COCl2
The molecularity of the first and second elementary reactions is ____ and ____.
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62
For the elementary reaction A + 2B \rightarrow products,rate = k[A][B].True or false?
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63
The fraction of molecules that collide with a kinetic energy equal to the activation energy for a reaction decreases rapidly with an increase in temperature.True or false?
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64
A possible mechanism for the reaction A + B + D \rightarrow E + F is
A + B  A possible mechanism for the reaction A + B + D  \rightarrow  E + F is A + B   C k<sub>1</sub>,k<sub>-1</sub>,fast C + D \rightarrow  E + F k<sub>2</sub> where C is a reactive intermediate present in very low concentrations.Calculate the steady state concentration of C in terms of the rate constants for the individual steps and the concentrations of the reactants. C
k1,k-1,fast
C + D \rightarrow E + F
k2
where C is a reactive intermediate present in very low concentrations.Calculate the steady state concentration of C in terms of the rate constants for the individual steps and the concentrations of the reactants.
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65
In the Michaelis-Menten mechanism of enzyme reaction,the Michaelis constant,KM,is

A)KM = k1/k2.
B)KM = k1'/k2.
C)KM = (k1' + k2)/k1.
D)KM = k1' + k2.
E)KM = k1/k1'.
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66
The HBr synthesis is thought to involve the following reactions:
1.Br2 \rightarrow 2Br.
2.Br. + H2 \rightarrow HBr + H.
3.H.+ Br2 \rightarrow HBr + Br.
4.2Br. \rightarrow Br2
5.2H. \rightarrow H2
"6.H. + Br. \rightarrow HBr
The chain propagation reactions in this mechanism are reactions"

A)6.
B)1, 2, 3, and 6.
C)2 and 3.
D)1, 2, and 3.
E)2, 3, and 6.
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67
The reduction of M3+ by Cr2+ was studied with [Cr2+] 100 times the concentration of Cr2+.When [Cr2+] = 0.0050 M,the rate was 2.5 s - 1.The rate constant for this reaction is

A)1.3 M - 1·s - 1
B)0.013 M - 1·s - 1
C)5.0 M - 1·s - 1
D)500 M - 1·s - 1
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68
Given: A + B \rightarrow P rate = k[A][B] Which of the following is true?

A)k = ln 2/t1/2
B)ln [A]t = -kt + ln [A]o
C)[A]t = [A]o/(1 + kt[A]o)
D)1/[A]t = 1/kt
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69
The reaction between nitrogen dioxide and carbon monoxide is thought to occur by the mechanism 2NO2(g) \rightarrow NO3(g)+ NO(g)
K1,slow
NO3(g)+ CO(g) \rightarrow NO2(g)+ CO2(g)
K2,fast
The rate law for this mechanism is

A)rate = k1k2[NO2]2[CO].
B)rate = (k1/k2)[NO2]2[CO].
C)rate = k1[NO3][NO].
D)rate = k2[NO3][CO].
E)rate = k1[NO2]2.
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70
A possible mechanism for the reaction 2NO(g)+ O2(g) \rightarrow 2NO2(g)is: 2NO(g)  <strong>A possible mechanism for the reaction 2NO(g)+ O<sub>2</sub>(g) \rightarrow  2NO<sub>2</sub>(g)is: 2NO(g)   N<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>(g) K<sub>1</sub>,k<sub>1</sub>',fast N<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>(g)+ O<sub>2</sub>(g) \rightarrow  2NO<sub>2</sub>(g) K<sub>2</sub>,slow Application of the steady-state approximation gives</strong> A)[N<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>] = 0. B)k<sub>1</sub>[NO]<sup>2</sup> -k<sub>2</sub>[N<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>][O<sub>2</sub>] = 0. C)[N<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>] = (k<sub>1</sub>/k<sub>2</sub>)[NO]<sup>2</sup>.<sup> </sup> D)k<sub>1</sub>[NO]<sup>2</sup> -k<sub>1</sub>'[N<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>] -k<sub>2</sub>[N<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>][O<sub>2</sub>] = 0. E)[N<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>] = (k<sub>1</sub>/k<sub>1</sub>')[NO]<sup>2</sup>.<sup> </sup>  N2O2(g)
K1,k1',fast
N2O2(g)+ O2(g) \rightarrow 2NO2(g)
K2,slow
Application of the steady-state approximation gives

A)[N2O2] = 0.
B)k1[NO]2 -k2[N2O2][O2] = 0.
C)[N2O2] = (k1/k2)[NO]2.
D)k1[NO]2 -k1'[N2O2] -k2[N2O2][O2] = 0.
E)[N2O2] = (k1/k1')[NO]2.
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71
The reaction 2A + B \rightarrow D + E has the rate law,rate = a[A]2[B]/(b + c[A])where a,b,and c are constants.The following mechanism has been proposed for this reaction.
A + B  The reaction 2A + B  \rightarrow  D + E has the rate law,rate = a[A]<sup>2</sup>[B]/(b + c[A])where a,b,and c are constants.The following mechanism has been proposed for this reaction. A + B   I k<sub>1</sub>,k<sub>-1</sub> I + A  \rightarrow  D + E k<sub>2</sub> I is an unstable intermediate present in minute concentrations.Show that this mechanism leads to the observed rate law and evaluate the constants a,b,and c in terms of the rate constants k<sub>1</sub>,k<sub>-1</sub>,and k<sub>2</sub>. I
k1,k-1
I + A \rightarrow D + E
k2
I is an unstable intermediate present in minute concentrations.Show that this mechanism leads to the observed rate law and evaluate the constants a,b,and c in terms of the rate constants k1,k-1,and k2.
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72
The reaction profile for the mechanism NO2(g)+ F2(g) \rightarrow NO2F(g)+ F(g)slow
F(g)+ NO2(g) \rightarrow NO2F(g)fast
Shows

A)two maxima, the first maximum being the higher.
B)two maxima, the second maximum being the higher.
C)one maximum for the second step.
D)two maxima, both the same height.
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73
The rate law for the following mechanism is Cl2(g)  <strong>The rate law for the following mechanism is Cl<sub>2</sub>(g)   2Cl(g) K<sub>1</sub>,fast Cl(g)+ CO(g)   COCl(g) K<sub>2</sub>,fast COCl(g)+ Cl<sub>2</sub>(g) \rightarrow COCl<sub>2</sub>(g)+ Cl(g) K<sub>3</sub>,slow</strong> A)rate = k<sub>3</sub>K<sub>1</sub>0.5K<sub>2</sub>[CO][Cl<sub>2</sub>]<sup>1.5</sup>.<sup> </sup> B)rate = k<sub>3</sub>K<sub>1</sub>0.5K<sub>2</sub>[CO][Cl<sub>2</sub>]<sup>0.5</sup>.<sup> </sup> C)rate = k<sub>3</sub>K<sub>1</sub>K<sub>2</sub>[CO][Cl<sub>2</sub>]. D)rate = k<sub>3</sub>[COCl][Cl<sub>2</sub>]. E)rate = k<sub>3</sub>[COCl][Cl<sub>2</sub>]<sup>1.5</sup>.<sup> </sup>  2Cl(g)
K1,fast
Cl(g)+ CO(g)  <strong>The rate law for the following mechanism is Cl<sub>2</sub>(g)   2Cl(g) K<sub>1</sub>,fast Cl(g)+ CO(g)   COCl(g) K<sub>2</sub>,fast COCl(g)+ Cl<sub>2</sub>(g) \rightarrow COCl<sub>2</sub>(g)+ Cl(g) K<sub>3</sub>,slow</strong> A)rate = k<sub>3</sub>K<sub>1</sub>0.5K<sub>2</sub>[CO][Cl<sub>2</sub>]<sup>1.5</sup>.<sup> </sup> B)rate = k<sub>3</sub>K<sub>1</sub>0.5K<sub>2</sub>[CO][Cl<sub>2</sub>]<sup>0.5</sup>.<sup> </sup> C)rate = k<sub>3</sub>K<sub>1</sub>K<sub>2</sub>[CO][Cl<sub>2</sub>]. D)rate = k<sub>3</sub>[COCl][Cl<sub>2</sub>]. E)rate = k<sub>3</sub>[COCl][Cl<sub>2</sub>]<sup>1.5</sup>.<sup> </sup>  COCl(g)
K2,fast
COCl(g)+ Cl2(g) \rightarrow COCl2(g)+ Cl(g)
K3,slow

A)rate = k3K10.5K2[CO][Cl2]1.5.
B)rate = k3K10.5K2[CO][Cl2]0.5.
C)rate = k3K1K2[CO][Cl2].
D)rate = k3[COCl][Cl2].
E)rate = k3[COCl][Cl2]1.5.
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74
For the reaction A \rightarrow products,the following data were collected.  <strong>For the reaction A  \rightarrow products,the following data were collected.   The half-life for this reaction is</strong> A)0.521 s B)0.752 s C)0.922 s D)1.08 s  The half-life for this reaction is

A)0.521 s
B)0.752 s
C)0.922 s
D)1.08 s
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75
For a zero-order reaction,the rate constant has the same units as the rate of reaction.True or false?
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76
Consider the reaction
A + B \rightarrow C + D rate = k[A]2
The time it takes for [A] to decrease from 1.0 to 0.50 M is the same as the time it takes for [A] to decrease from0.50 to 0.25 M.True or false?
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77
The rate law for a reaction can be determined from the coefficients in the overall reaction.True or false?
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78
The reaction 2NO(g)+ O2(g) \rightarrow 2NO2(g)has Δ\Delta Hr °\degree = -114 kJ.mol - 1.A possible mechanism for this reaction is 2NO(g)  <strong>The reaction 2NO(g)+ O<sub>2</sub>(g) \rightarrow 2NO<sub>2</sub>(g)has  \Delta H<sub>r</sub> \degree = -114 kJ.mol <sup>-</sup> <sup>1</sup>.A possible mechanism for this reaction is 2NO(g)   N<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>(g) Rapid equilibrium,K N<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>(g)+ O<sub>2</sub>(g) \rightarrow 2NO<sub>2</sub>(g) Slow,k If the activation energy for the reverse reaction is 225 kJ.mol <sup>-</sup> <sup>1</sup>,what is the activation energy for the forward reaction?</strong> A)Because an intermediate is involved, the forward activation energy cannot be calculated with the given information. B)111 kJ.mol <sup>-</sup> <sup>1 </sup> C)339 kJ.mol <sup>-</sup> <sup>1 </sup> D)114 kJ.mol <sup>-</sup> <sup>1 </sup> E)55.5 kJ.mol <sup>-</sup> <sup>1 </sup>  N2O2(g)
Rapid equilibrium,K
N2O2(g)+ O2(g) \rightarrow 2NO2(g)
Slow,k
If the activation energy for the reverse reaction is 225 kJ.mol - 1,what is the activation energy for the forward reaction?

A)Because an intermediate is involved, the forward activation energy cannot be calculated with the given information.
B)111 kJ.mol - 1
C)339 kJ.mol - 1
D)114 kJ.mol - 1
E)55.5 kJ.mol - 1
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79
The HBr synthesis is thought to involve the following reactions:
1.Br2 \rightarrow 2Br.
2.Br. + H2 \rightarrow HBr + H.
3.H. + Br2 \rightarrow HBr + Br.
4.2Br. \rightarrow Br2
5.2H. \rightarrow H2
"6.H. + Br. \rightarrow HBr
The chain termination reactions in this mechanism are reactions"

A)3, 4, and 5.
B)4 and 5.
C)4, 5, and 6.
D)6.
E)3 and 4.
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80
Consider the following mechanism for the destruction of ozone.
O3 + NO \rightarrow NO2 + O2
NO2 + O \rightarrow NO + O2
What is the catalyst in this reaction?
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