Integrated rate law homework equations Gen Chem II

In summary, the conversation is about the decomposition of ammonia on a platinum surface and the zero order kinetics with respect to NH3. The rate constant is given as 1.50×10-6M s-1 and the initial concentration of NH3 is 5.28×10-3 M. The question is how to calculate the concentration of NH3 after 2.54×103 seconds have passed. The student is reminded to put effort into asking and answering questions and to refer to their textbook for guidance.
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Homework Statement
Integrated rate law calculations
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The decomposition of ammonia on a platinum surface at 856 °C

NH31/2 N2 + 3/2 H2

is zero order in NH3 with a rate constant of 1.50×10-6M s-1.
If the initial concentration of NH3 is 5.28×10-3 M, the concentration of NH3 will be ___
M after 2.54×103seconds have passed.
The decomposition of nitrosyl bromide at 10 °C

NOBrNO + ½ Br2

is second order in NOBr.

In one experiment, when the initial concentration of NOBr was 0.341 M, the concentration of NOBr dropped to 7.81×10-2 M after 9.06seconds had passed.

Based on these data, the rate constant for the reaction is ___
M-1 s-1.
The gas phase decomposition of nitrogen dioxide at 383 °C

NO2(g)NO(g) + ½ O2(g)

is second order in NO2 with a rate constant of 0.540M-1 s-1.

If the initial concentration of NO2 is 0.131 M, the concentration of NO2 will be 3.28×10-2 M after
___ seconds have passed.
No idea how to solve
 
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Homework Statement:: The decomposition of ammonia on a platinum surface at 856 °C

NH3 --> 1/2 N2 + 3/2 H2

is zero order in NH3 with a rate constant of 1.50×10-6M s-1.
If the initial concentration of NH3 is 5.28×10-3 M, the concentration of NH3 will be ___M after 2.54×103 seconds have passed.

No idea how to solve
I’ve cleaned up your “stuff” a little for clarity. You actually asked three questions so let’s start with the first one.

What does it mean to be “zero order” with respect to NH3?
 
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First post by student who has apparently not realized nature and ethos of this site and of Homework Help. He has not only put no effort towards answering but also none into asking the question. None of the chemical reactions are written out properly. Should check site Homework Help instructions - it says "no idea" is the very thing not to say.

These are straight out-of-the-textbook questions, how to do are in every textbook of chemical kinetics or University-level general physical chemistry.
 

1. What is the integrated rate law?

The integrated rate law is a mathematical expression that relates the concentration of a reactant or product to time in a chemical reaction. It is derived from the rate law, which describes the relationship between the rate of a reaction and the concentrations of reactants.

2. How do I determine the order of a reaction?

The order of a reaction can be determined by analyzing the rate law. If the rate of the reaction is directly proportional to the concentration of a single reactant, the reaction is first order. If the rate is proportional to the square of the concentration of a single reactant, the reaction is second order. And if the rate is proportional to the product of the concentrations of two reactants, the reaction is third order.

3. What is the difference between the rate constant and the rate of a reaction?

The rate constant (k) is a proportionality constant that relates the rate of a reaction to the concentrations of reactants. It is specific to a particular reaction at a specific temperature and does not change with time. The rate of a reaction, on the other hand, is the change in concentration of a reactant or product over a specific period of time.

4. How do I use the integrated rate law to determine the concentration of a reactant at a specific time?

To determine the concentration of a reactant at a specific time using the integrated rate law, you will need to know the initial concentration of the reactant, the rate constant, and the elapsed time. Plug these values into the appropriate integrated rate law equation (first, second, or third order) and solve for the unknown concentration at the given time.

5. Can the integrated rate law be used for all types of reactions?

No, the integrated rate law can only be used for reactions that follow a simple rate law. This means that the rate of the reaction is directly proportional to the concentration of a single reactant or the product of two reactants. Reactions that involve complex mechanisms or multiple steps may not follow a simple rate law and therefore cannot be described by the integrated rate law.

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