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Ch.15 - Chemical Kinetics
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Capitolo 15, Problema 53a

This reaction was monitored as a function of time: A → B + C A plot of ln[A] versus time yields a straight line with slope -0.0045/s. a. What is the value of the rate constant (k) for this reaction at this temperature?

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Recognize that the plot of \( \ln[A] \) versus time yielding a straight line indicates a first-order reaction.
For a first-order reaction, the rate law is given by \( \ln[A] = -kt + \ln[A]_0 \), where \( k \) is the rate constant.
The slope of the line in a plot of \( \ln[A] \) versus time for a first-order reaction is equal to \(-k\).
Given that the slope of the line is \(-0.0045/s\), equate this to \(-k\) to find \( k \).
Conclude that the rate constant \( k \) is 0.0045/s, as the negative sign indicates the direction of the slope.

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First-Order Reactions

First-order reactions are characterized by a rate that is directly proportional to the concentration of one reactant. The integrated rate law for a first-order reaction can be expressed as ln[A] = -kt + ln[A]₀, where k is the rate constant, [A]₀ is the initial concentration, and [A] is the concentration at time t. The linear relationship between ln[A] and time indicates that the reaction follows first-order kinetics.
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Rate Constant (k)

The rate constant (k) is a proportionality factor in the rate law that quantifies the speed of a chemical reaction. For first-order reactions, the rate constant has units of time⁻¹, such as s⁻¹. The value of k can be determined from the slope of the ln[A] versus time plot, where the slope is equal to -k. In this case, the slope of -0.0045/s indicates that k = 0.0045 s⁻¹.
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Graphical Analysis of Reaction Kinetics

Graphical analysis is a powerful tool in chemical kinetics, allowing for the determination of reaction order and rate constants. By plotting ln[A] against time for a first-order reaction, a straight line is obtained, confirming the reaction's order. The slope of this line provides the rate constant, facilitating the understanding of how concentration changes over time. This method is essential for analyzing experimental data in kinetics.
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