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SHORT ANSWER Answer the following questions in the space provided. 2H2O2(l) 2H2O(l)

1. Given the following reaction for the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide: O2(g)

List three ways to speed up the rate of decomposition. For each one, briefly explain why it is effective based on collision theory.

2. The following equation represents a reaction that is strongly favored in the forward direction: 2C7H5(NO2)3(l) 12O2(g) 14CO2(g) 5H2O(g) 3N2O(g) heat

a. Why would G be negative in the above reaction?

b. The above reaction does not occur immediately when the reactants make contact. What does this imply about the necessary activation energy?

3. An ingredient in smog is the gas NO. One reaction that controls the concentration of NO in the air follows: H2(g) 2NO(g) H2O(g) N2O(g)

At high temperatures, doubling the concentration of H2 doubles the rate of reaction, while doubling the concentration of NO increases the rate fourfold. Write a rate law for this reaction consistent with this data.

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Write the answer on the line to the left. Show all your work in the space

4. Consider the following equation and data: 2NO2(g) N2O4(g) H 0 of N2O4 f H G

0 f of 0

9.2 kJ/mol 33.2 kJ/mol

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4.7 kJ/mol N2O4

Use Hesss law to calculate H 0 for the above reaction.

5. Answer the following questions using the energy diagram at the bottom of the page. a. Is the reaction represented by the curve exothermic or endothermic? b. Estimate the magnitude and sign of Eforward. c. Estimate Ea . A catalyst is added to the reaction that lowers Ea by about 15 kJ/mol. d. Does the forward reaction rate speed up or slow down? e. Does the reverse reaction rate speed up or slow down? f. Does Eforward change from its value in part b?
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