Introduction for Module 2 – Kinetics

Textbook: Open Stax Chemistry 2e

Suggested Reading: Chapter 12.1-12.4 (especially 12.2-12.3)

Learning Objectives:

• Derive rate expressions from the balanced equation for a given chemical reaction
• Explain the form and function of a rate law
• Use rate and concentration data to identify reaction orders and derive rate laws

Captions and Attributions:

• Iron powder reacts rapidly with dilute hydrochloric acid, while an iron nail reacts more slowly because the surface area exposed to the acid is much less. Figure 12.6 Iron powder reacts rapidly with dilute hydrochloric acid by Open Stax is licensed under CCBY 4.0.
• Statues made from carbonate compounds typically weather slowly over time, demonstrating a reaction rate that can be described by chemical kinetics. Figure 12.7 Statues made from carbonate compounds by James P. Fisher III and Open Stax is licensed under CCBY 4.0.
• Wildfires spread rapidly - a demonstration of the kinetics of burning. What increases/decreases the rate of this reaction? "Nevada wildfire" by USFWS Headquarters is licensed under CCBY 2.0.
• Washing hands for 20 seconds is not just a good rule but also shows the kinetics of the reaction for cleansing hands! "Washing hands with soap" by peapod labs is licensed under CCBY 4.0.