Reaction Rates Exam Prep

Exam Prep #3: Reaction Rates

• Question 1:

  • Question: Given the mechanism, identify the catalyst.
  • Options:
    • a. H2O2
    • b. Br⁻
    • c. BrO⁻
    • d. both b and c
    • e. there is no catalyst

• Question 2:

  • Question: Identify the FALSE statement concerning the reaction.
  • Options:
    • a. The rate determining step is bimolecular
    • b. The order with respect to hydrogen peroxide is 1
    • c. Increasing the concentration of hydrogen peroxide will likely increase the rate of reaction
    • d. The rate law for this reaction can be written as: Rate=k[H2O2]2
    • e. This reaction takes place in aqueous solution