cited in this chapter.

Activation energy is usually discussed in terms of either

collision
theory or transition-state theory. A concise and readable account of these
two theories can be found in
LAIDLERK, . J. Chemical Kinetics. New York Harper & Row, 1987, Chap. 3.
An expanded but still elementary presentation can be found in
GARDINER, W. C., Rates and Mechanism of Chemical Reactions. New York:
MOORE,J . W., and R. G. FEARSOKNin, etics and Mechanism, 3rd ed. New York
A more advanced treatise of activation energies and collision and transition-sta
te
theories is
BENSONS, . W., The Foundations of Chemical Kinetics. New York: McGrawJ. I. STEINFELDJ., S . FRANCISCO, W. L. HASE, Chemical Kinetics ana' Dynam2. The books listed above also give the rate laws and activation energies for a
number
of reactions; in addition, as mentioned earlier in this chapter, an extensive li
sting
of rate laws and activation energies can be found in NBS circulars:
NATIONAL BUREAU OF STANDARDS, Tables of Chemical Kinetics: Homogeneous
Reactions. Circular 510, Sept. 28, 1951; Supplement 1, Nov. 14, 1956;
Supplement 2, Aug. 5, 1960; Supplement 3, Sept. 15, 1961. Washington,
D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office.
3. Also consult the cumnt chemistry literature for the appropriate algebraic for
m of
the rate law for a given reaction. For example, check the Journal of Physical
Chemistry in addition to the journals listed two reactions:
C2H5Br + OH- --+ C2HSOH + Br- (2)
Use SPAIT' (see Appendix J) or some other software package to answer the followi
ng:
(a) What is the ratio of the rates of reaction at 25"C? lWC? 50O0C?
(b) Which reactior, scheme would you choose ta make ethanol? (Hint: Consult
Chemical Marketing Reporter or www.chemweek.com for chemical prices).
[Professor R. Baldwin, Colorado School of Mines]
bad the Interactive Computer Module from the CD-ROM. Run the mcdule
and then imrd your performance number for the module which indicates your master
ing
of tlhe material. Your professor has the key to && your performance nurnber.
ICM Kinetics Challenge performance #
P3-2SB Sgt. Amkrcromby - It is believed, although never proven, that Bonnie murd
emi her
first husband, kfty, by poisoning the tepid brandy they drank together on their
first
anniversxy. Lefty was unware she had coated her glass with an antidcte before sh
e
filled both glasses with the poison brandy. Bonnie manied her second husband, Cl
yde,
and some years later when she had tired of him, she called him one day to tell h
im of
her new pmmotion at work and to suggest that they celebrate with a glass of bran
dy
that evening. She had the fatal end in mind for Clyde However, Clyde suggested t
hat
instead of brandy, they celebrate with ice coldThis dielectric is typically more
resistant to oxidation than other coatings. Set
up a stoichiometric table for this reaction and plot the concentration of each
species as a function of conversion. The entering pressure is 1 Pa and the tempe
rature
is constant at 700C. The feed is equimolar in NH3 and SiH,.
P3-24, It is proposed to produce ethanol by one of two reactions:
C2H5Br + OH- --+ C2HSOH + Br- (2)

Use SPAIT' (see Appendix J) or some other software package to answer the followi
ng:
(a) What is the ratio of the rates of reaction at 25"C? lWC? 50O0C?
(b) Which reactior, scheme would you choose ta make ethanol? (Hint: Consult
Chemical Marketing Reporter or www.chemweek.com for chemical prices).
[Professor R. Baldwin, Colorado School of Mines]
bad the Interactive Computer Module from the CD-ROM. Run the mcdule
and then imrd your performance number for the module which indicates your master
ing
of tlhe material. Your professor has the key to && your performance nurnber.
ICM Kinetics Challenge performance #
P3-2SB Sgt. Amkrcromby - It is believed, although never proven, that Bonnie murd
emi her
first husband, kfty, by poisoning the tepid brandy cited in this chapter. Activa
tion energy is usually discussed in terms of either collision
theory or transition-state theory. A concise and readable account of these
two theories can be found in
LAIDLERK, . J. Chemical Kinetics. New York Harper & Row, 1987, Chap. 3.
An expanded but still elementary presentation can be found in
GARDINER, W. C., Rates and Mechanism of Chemical Reactions. New York:
MOORE,J . W., and R. G. FEARSOKNin, etics and Mechanism, 3rd ed. New York
A more advanced treatise of activation energies and collision and transition-sta
te
theories is
BENSONS, . W., The Foundations of Chemical Kinetics. New York: McGrawJ. I. STEINFELDJ., S . FRANCISCO, W. L. HASE, Chemical Kinetics ana' Dynam2. The books listed above also give the rate laws and activation energies for a
number
of reactions; in addition, as mentioned earlier in this chapter, an extensive li
sting
of rate laws and activation energies can be found in NBS circulars:
NATIONAL BUREAU OF STANDARDS, Tables of Chemical Kinetics: Homogeneous
Reactions. Circular 510, Sept. 28, 1951; Supplement 1, Nov. 14, 1956;
Supplement 2, Aug. 5, 1960; Supplement 3, Sept. 15, 1961. Washington,
D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office.
3. Also consult the cumnt chemistry literature for the appropriate algebraic for
m of
the rate law for a given reaction. For example, check the Journal of Physical
Chemistry in addition to the journals listeds as p1anned for
future operation.
1. The p1ant must be operated at or above its design production rateo
The acid concentration must be at or above the design concentration.
During the performance tests as required by the N8P8, the su1furic
acid p1ant must be operated under these conditions:iments