Derive an expression for the degree of dissociation, α, in terms of Kp
admin For the homogeneous gaseous reaction 2 AB2 (g) ⇌ 2 AB (g) + B2 (g) Derive an expression for the degree of dissociation, α, in terms of Kp and total…
What is the difference between rate of reaction and reaction rate constant?
Difference between rate of reaction and reaction rate constant are as follows: RATE OF REACTION REACTION RATE CONSTANT Rate of reaction is the change in concentration of a reactant or…
Define Molecularity of a reaction. Discuss the molecularity of simple reactions.
According to the collision theory in order that a reaction may take place, the molecules must come close together and collide with one another. Hence, The number of atoms, ions…
Discuss the molecularity of complex reactions.
In case of chemical reactions i.e. reactions involving a number of atoms, ions, molecules of the reactants in the balanced equation, the chances for all the atoms, ions or molecules…
Explain the Mechanism of a Reaction?
A series of step reactions or elementary processes proposed to account for the overall reaction is called the mechanism of the reaction. The writing of step reactions is usually based…
Distinguish between order of a reaction and molecularity of a reaction?
The main difference between the order of a reaction and molecularity of a reaction are given below: ORDER OF A REACTION MOLECULARITY OF A REACTION It is sum of the…
What is the difference between photochemical reactions and thermochemical reactions?
Difference between photochemical reactions and thermochemical reactions are discussed below: THERMOCHEMICAL REACTIONS PHOTOCHEMICAL REACTIONS These reactions involve absorption or evolution of heat. These reactions involve absorption of light. They can…
What will be the integrated rate expression of zero order reaction?
Integrated Rate Expression of Zero Order Reaction: Consider the general reaction: A —————-> products If it is a reaction of zero order then, Rate = -d / dt = k…
What is Half Life Period?
Half Life Period is defined as the time taken for half of the reaction to be completed i.e. the time in which the concentration of a reactant is reduced to…
Calculate the order of reaction from two different half values.
Consider the two different initial concentrations and finding their half lives, the order of reaction (n) can be calculated as follows: Taking log on both sides we will get: log…