Chemistry

1032
Exam 2
Key topics
Prof. Smith


Based on class, book, MasteringChemistry, and example exam the questions should
be no mystery. Practice book problems and beyond without aid.

Rate Law
[react] [ product]
o Rate =

=
time
time
A+ BC
o Rate Law:
m
n
Rate = k [ A ] [ B ]
o Reaction order overall = m + n
o Order with respect to A = m
o Integrated rate laws:
How much reactant is there at a given time?
Plots can give a clue as to reaction order.
Half life analysis can be helpful.
o Overview:

o Temperature dependence: higher temperature, average molecular
energy is higher.

EA

Arrhenius equation: k = A e RT
E 1
Plot: ln k = A + ln A
R T

k
E 1 1
2-point: ln 1 = A
R T1 T2
k2

Chemistry 1032
Exam 1
Key topics
Prof. Smith
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Equilibrium
o Dynamic: forward rate = reverse rate, rate constants are not equal.
o System not at equilibrium, proceeds towards equilibrium
spontaneously,

o Convert between KC and Kp
n
K c = K p ( RT )
o Compute equilibrium concentrations given initial and/or changes
I.C.E
Determine changes in terms of x
Set up equations
Solve for x may need to use quadratic equation or
approximation but not always.