CHEM 1515.901

Lecture #1: Kinetics

Let's consider the following problem;

The following initial rate data were collected for the reaction

2NO2(g) + F2(g) ---> 2NO2F(g)

at 100 degrees C.

Experiment #[NO2][F2]Initial Rate (M/min)
10.0482 M0.0318 M1.9 x 10-3
20.0120 M0.0315 M4.69 x 10-4
30.0480 M0.127 M7.57 x 10-3

i) Determine the reaction order for NO2(g) and F2(g).

Show how the order with respect to NO2(g) is determined.

Show how the order with respect to F2(g) is determined.

Show how the order with respect to NO2(g) and F2(g) are determined.

ii) Determine the overall order of the reaction.

Show how the overall order for the reaction is determined.

iii) Write the specific rate law for the reaction.

Show the specific rate law for the reaction.

iv) Determine the magnitude and the units for the rate constant of this reaction.

Show how to determine therate constant for the reaction.