6.1 Collision Theory Rates of Reaction

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Multiple choice test on 6.1 Collision

theory & rates of reaction


Use the following 'quiz' to test your knowledge and understanding of this sub-topic. You will need access to a
periodic table (Section 6 of the IB data booklet).

If you get an answer wrong, read through the explanation carefully to learn from your mistakes.

Which is a correct unit for rate of reaction?

A. mol dm−3

B. mol dm3 s−1

C. mol dm−3 s−1

D. mol s−1

Which practical methods can be used to follow the rate of a chemical reaction?

I. measure the conductivity

II. measure the absorption at a particular wavelength

III. measure the pH

A. II and III only

B. I, II and III

C. I and II only

D. I and III only

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The graph shows the volume of carbon dioxide evolved over time when an acid is added to a metal carbonate.

Which are correct statements

I. The rate at time t = Δt ÷ ΔV

II. The initial rate is greater than the rate at time t.

III. The reaction is nearing completion at time t.

A. I, II and III

B. I and II only

C. I and III only

D. II and III only

Which will considerably increase the initial rate of the reaction between hydrochloric acid and excess solid calcium
carbonate?  

A. Doubling the amount of the calcium carbonate

B. Doubling the size of the container

C. Doubling the concentration of the hydrochloric acid

D. Doubling the size of the pieces of calcium carbonate

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The graph shows the Maxwell-Boltzmann curve for the distribution of the kinetic energies of reactant particles at two
different temperatures.

Which is a correct statement about the graph?

A. The areas under each graph are equal

B. x and y are the average enthalpy of the particles at T1 and T2 respectively

C. The value of Ea is higher for T2 than for T1.

D. T1 > T2

According to collision theory what must be true for a reaction to occur when two reactant particles collide ?

A. The particles must both possess kinetic energy

B. All the chemical bonds in both particles must be broken

C. The particles must be travelling in opposite directions

D. The collision must occur with the proper orientation

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Which is a correct statement about a suitable catalyst for a a specified chemical reaction?

A. The catalyst lowers the activation energy of the specified reaction.

B. The catalyst is not permanently changed chemically

C. The catalyst must be in the same physical state as the reactants

D. The catalyst alters the enthalpy change of the specified reaction.

The concentrations of reactants and products during the reaction P + 2Q → 2S are shown in the table

[P] / mol [Q] / mol [S]  / mol


 
dm−3 dm−3 dm−3
Initial 3 4 0
After 20
2 2 2
seconds

Which is a correct statement about the rate of the reaction?

A. Rate = 0.1 mol dm−3 s−1 with reference to Q

B. Rate = −0.05 mol dm−3 s−1 with reference to Q

C. Rate = 0.1 mol dm−3 s−1 with reference to P

D. Rate = 0.1 mol dm−3 s−1 with reference to S

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The graph shows the reaction profile for the hydrogenation of ethene using a nickel catalyst.

Which row contains the corrects descriptions for x, y and z?

Row x y z
1 Ea (uncatalysed) Ea(catalysed) ΔH(exothermic reaction)
2 Ea(catalysed) Ea (uncatalysed) ΔH(exothermic reaction)
3 Ea (uncatalysed) Ea(catalysed) ΔH(endothermic reaction)
4 Ea(catalysed) Ea (uncatalysed) ΔH(endothermic reaction)

A. 4

B. 2

C. 1

D. 3

10

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Which factors directly explain why the rate of a reaction increases when the temperature is increased?

I. More of the reacting particles will possess the necessary activation energy.

II. The frequency of the collisions increases.

III. The value of the average kinetic energy of the particles increases

A. I, II and III

B. I and III only

C. II and III only

D. I and II only

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