5.7-5.8 Reaction Mechanisms and Rate Law

Open Ended

Identify the intermediate and the catalyst in this equation.

Open Ended

Identify the intermediate and the catalyst in this equation.

Multiple Select

Based on this reaction mechanism, which of the following are intermediates?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

Multiple Choice

What is the molecularity for step 1?

• Unimolecular

• Bimolecular

• Termolecular

Multiple Choice

What is the overall equation for the reaction with these elementary steps?

• 2A + 2B + D -> 2B + 2C + D + E

• A -> 2B

• A + B -> C + D

• 2A -> 2C + E

Multiple Choice

If this is the correct mechanism for the reaction, which is the rate-limiting step?

• 1

• 2

• 3

Multiple Choice

What is the rate law for step 1 of this reaction?

• rate = k₁[A]

• rate = k₁[B]²

• rate = k₁[2B]/[A]

• rate = k₁[A]/[B]²