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Ch.14 - Chemical Kinetics
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Capitolo 14, Problema 108a

Ozone in the upper atmosphere can be destroyed by the following two-step mechanism:
Cl(g) + O3(g) → ClO(g) + O2(g)
ClO(g) + O(g) → Cl(g) + O2(g)
(a) What is the overall equation for this process?

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Identify the reactants and products in each step of the mechanism. In the first step, Cl(g) reacts with O3(g) to form ClO(g) and O2(g). In the second step, ClO(g) reacts with O(g) to regenerate Cl(g) and produce O2(g).
Write down the two given reactions: Step 1: Cl(g) + O3(g) → ClO(g) + O2(g) and Step 2: ClO(g) + O(g) → Cl(g) + O2(g).
Add the two reactions together to find the overall equation. When adding, cancel out any species that appear on both sides of the equation. In this case, ClO(g) and Cl(g) appear on both sides.
After canceling, combine the remaining species to form the overall equation. The reactants are O3(g) and O(g), and the products are O2(g).
Write the overall equation for the process: O3(g) + O(g) → 2O2(g). This represents the net change in the chemical species involved in the mechanism.

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Chemical Reactions

Chemical reactions involve the transformation of reactants into products through the breaking and forming of bonds. In this case, the reactions show how chlorine (Cl) interacts with ozone (O3) to form chlorine monoxide (ClO) and oxygen (O2). Understanding the stoichiometry and conservation of mass is essential for determining the overall reaction.
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Intermediate Species

In multi-step reactions, intermediate species are formed in one step and consumed in another. Here, ClO is an intermediate that facilitates the regeneration of Cl while also contributing to the destruction of ozone. Recognizing the role of intermediates is crucial for analyzing reaction mechanisms and calculating overall equations.
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Overall Reaction Equation

The overall reaction equation summarizes the net change from reactants to products across all steps. To derive it, one must add the individual reactions while canceling out any species that appear on both sides. This process highlights the conservation of atoms and helps in understanding the complete chemical process involved in ozone depletion.
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