Chapter 12 Kinetics Learning Objectives: Answer all the questions

12.1 Define chemical reaction rate

Derive rate expressions from the balanced equation for a given chemical reaction.

Calculate reaction rates from experimental data

12.2 Describe the effects of chemical nature, physical state, temperature, concentration, and catalysis on reaction rates

12.3 Explain the form and function of a rate law

Use rate laws to calculate reaction rates

Use rate and concentration data to identify reaction orders and derive rate laws

12.4 Explain the form and function of an integrated rate law

Perform integrated rate law calculations for zero-, first-, and second-order reactions

Define half-life and carry out related calculations

Identify the order of a reaction from concentration/time data

12.5 Use the postulates of collision theory to explain the effects of physical state, temperature, and concentration on reaction rates

Define the concepts of activation energy and transition state

12.6 Distinguish net reactions from elementary reactions (steps).

Identify the molecularity of elementary reactions.

Write a balanced chemical equation for a process given its reaction mechanism.

Derive the rate law consistent with a given reaction mechanism

12.7 Explain the function of a catalyst in terms of reaction mechanisms and potential energy diagrams

List examples of catalysis in natural and industrial processes