An Investigation is carried out in which evidence is collected for the hypothetical reaction: W + 2X + 2Y —------------> Z (W, X, and Y could be either elements or compounds, but Z is a compound.)
Table 1: Observation on the Rate of Reaction
Trial # Initial [W] mol/L Initial [X] mol/l Initial [Y] mol/L Rate of Production of Z
(mmol/L.s)
1 0.10 0.10 0.10 12
2 0.20 0.10 0.10 12
3 0.10 0.20 0.10 24
4 0.10 0.10 0. 20 48
– a) State the General rate law equation for the above reaction. 2 Marks
Hint: Use m, n, and O as the Exponents.
– b) Calculate the value for the exponents of the rate law equation and state the Specific rate law equation, show all your calculations. 8 Marks
– c) What is the overall order of reaction? 1 Mark
– d) determine the value and unit of “k” by using the Trial # 1 ONLY. 4 Marks
Application Part: 6 Marks
– a) Write the equation for the rate determining Step?
Hint: Use the Specific Rate Law Equation. 2 Marks
– b) Write a possible reaction mecanism. Also state the intermediate reactions. 4 Marks
Hint: Use the balanced chemical equation.
I did question A the answer is R= k * [W]m * [X] of 2n * [Y] 20. K is rate of constant m is order of reaction with respect to reactant. W 2n= order of reaction with respect to reactant.