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lionely
Sep23-11, 11:57 PM
what difference,if any are expected between the chemical reactions of Cl 35 and Cl 37?

I'm not sure how to attempt this question =/

liagee
Sep28-11, 08:52 PM
In a nuclear reaction, the atoms would split differently. However, in a purely chemical reaction, there is no difference.

lionely
Sep28-11, 08:54 PM
Oh shoot! I got the answer too late, my friend told me since Cl37 is has a greater mass number it would react more slowly than Cl35 since it is heavier.

Borek
Sep29-11, 02:49 AM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinetic_isotope_effect

geej77
Oct18-11, 03:59 PM
They are different isotopes of the same element....I would start there.