1answer.
Ask question
Login Signup
Ask question
All categories
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Business
  • History
  • Health
  • Geography
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Computers and Technology
  • Arts
  • World Languages
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • SAT
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Engineering
Tasya [4]
3 years ago
12

The following mechanism has been suggested for the reaction between nitrogen monoxide and oxygen: NO(g) + NO(g) → N2O2(g) (fast)

N2O2(g) + O2(g) → 2NO2(g) (slow) According to this mechanism, the experimental rate law is a. second-order in NO and zero-order in O2. b. second-order in NO and first-order in O2. c. first-order in NO and second-order in O2. d. first-order in NO and first-order in O2. e. first-order in NO and zero-order in O2.
Chemistry
1 answer:
Karo-lina-s [1.5K]3 years ago
8 0

Answer:

b. Second order in NO and first order in O₂.

Explanation:

A. The mechanism

\rm 2NO\xrightarrow[k_{-1}]{k_{1}}N_{2}O_{2} \, (fast)\\\rm N_{2}O_{2} + O_{2}\xrightarrow{k_{2}} 2NO_{2} \, (slow)

B. The rate expressions

-\dfrac{\text{d[NO]} }{\text{d}t} = k_{1}[\text{NO]}^{2} - k_{-1} [\text{N}_{2}\text{O}_{2}]^{2}\\\\\rm -\dfrac{\text{d[N$_{2}$O$_{2}$]}}{\text{d}t} = -\dfrac{\text{d[O$_{2}$]}}{\text{d}t} = k_{2}[ N_{2}O_{2}][O_{2}] - k_{1} [NO]^{2}\\\\\dfrac{\text{d[NO$_{2}$]}}{\text{d}t}= k_{2}[ N_{2}O_{2}][O_{2}]

The last expression is the rate law for the slow step. However, it contains the intermediate N₂O₂, so it can't be the final answer.

C. Assume the first step is an equilibrium

If the first step is an equilibrium, the rates of the forward and reverse reactions are equal. The equilibrium is only slightly perturbed by the slow leaking away of N₂O₂ to form product.

\rm k_{1}[NO]^{2} = k_{-1} [N_{2}O_{2}]\\\\\rm [N_{2}O_{2}] = \dfrac{k_{1}}{k_{-1}}[NO]^{2}

D. Substitute this concentration into the rate law

\rm \dfrac{\text{d[NO$_{2}$]}}{\text{d}t}= \dfrac{k_{2}k_{1}}{k_{-1}}[NO]^{2} [O_{2}] = k[NO]^{2} [O_{2}]

The reaction is second order in NO and first order in O₂.

You might be interested in
What is the oxidation number for as in as2o3?
Mekhanik [1.2K]
Ok so O3 has a greater electronegativity and is taken into account first, -2*3=-6, so As has to equal 6/2=3, so As has a +3 oxidation number here
8 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Enthalpy is a form of: kinetic energy heat energy bonding energy within atoms temperature
NemiM [27]
What would be the question???
So that I can help
6 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
2. What type of bond holds together nitrogen atoms?
viva [34]

Answer:option c

Explanation:

3 0
3 years ago
Which term describes the sum of the number of protons and neutrons in an
romanna [79]

Answer:

Option B. mass number

Explanation:

The mass number of an element is simply the sum of protons and neutrons of the element. Mathematically, it is written as:

Mass number = Proton + Neutron

5 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
A decrease in the concentration of reactants causes the rate of the _____ reaction to slow.
nataly862011 [7]
The correct answer is a Forward reaction to slow.
According to Le Chatelier's principle as the reactant decrease so the reaction should go leftward and this is called backward or reverse reaction so the reverse reaction will be fast to achieve equilibrium and the forward reaction will be slow.
6 0
2 years ago
Other questions:
  • The following observations are made about two hypothetical elements A and B: The A?A and B?Bbond lengths in elemental A and B ar
    6·1 answer
  • Hormones taken as medicine can harm fish when the hormones end up in waterways. What does this show about the impact of chemical
    11·1 answer
  • Which chemical equation correctly represents the formation of water and carbon dioxide from the decomposition of carbonic acid i
    15·2 answers
  • An isotope contains 26 protons, 24 electrons, and 32 neutrons
    9·2 answers
  • Can someone help.? thanks :)​
    11·1 answer
  • What speeds up a chemical reaction
    9·1 answer
  • Which of the following lists contain only elements?
    6·1 answer
  • Does ice particles have high interparticle force of attraction? Justify your answer.<br> please and
    14·1 answer
  • Refer to the following parallel circuit:
    13·1 answer
  • Which of the following organisms do not produce uric acid as the excretory product?​
    9·1 answer
Add answer
Login
Not registered? Fast signup
Signup
Login Signup
Ask question!