Understanding the Kinetics of Fast Reactions in Chemistry

 
Dr. Teena Liz Luke
Assistant Professor in Chemistry
Christian College Chengannur
 
 
 
 
Kinetics of fast reactions
 
Kinetics of fast reactions
 
 
Kinetic methods
 are the
measurement of the analytical signal is made
under dynamic conditions in which the
concentrations of reactants and products are
changing as a function of time.
 
Fast reactions are the
chemical 
reactions
 which take place at a
very 
fast
 rate. These 
reactions
 can take place
in seconds or in minutes. In general
the 
reactions
 between ionic compounds
are 
fast
.
 
Methods used for find the rate of fast
reactions
 
Flow method
Relaxation method
Shock Method
Flash Photolysis
Pulser Laser method etc.
 
1. Flow Method
 
Continuous Flow Method
Stopped Flow Method
 
Continuous Flow Method
 
This technique is employed for both gas and
liquid phase
Eg. Reaction between NO and O2
 
 
The two solutions are placed in separate
containers and driven through aspecial mixing
chamber into an observation tube
Composition of the solution is determined by
optical, thermal or other methods
At various distances a concentration-time
curve can be determined.
The measurements can made at a fixed
distance and the velocity of flow varied
 
Apparatus for Continuous Flow
Method
 
Stopped Flow Method
 
 
The flow is stopped suddenly and the
measurements are made
spectrophotometrically of concentration as a
function of time.
Since the reactions are rapid the
spectrophotometric readings must be recorded
continuously by high speed recorder
 
Advantages of stopped flow method
over continuous flow method
 
Volume of reagent used is very little
A permanent recorder can record the progress
of the reactions as a wide range
This method is not affected by the rate and
characters of the flow
 
Disadvanges
 
Less sensitive than continuous flow method
There are fewer convenient methods of
observations
 
2. Relaxation Method
 
Flow methods are not suitable for the study of
reactions whose half lives are smaller than 1
ms. So competition methods are used.
The reaction is first allowed to reach
equilibrium and the disturbed in some way like
changing of temperature or pressure its
approach to a new equilibrium by using high
speed techniques, the relaxation time of the
process can be calculated
 
Consider a reversible reaction of being of first
order. The rate constants are k1 and k-1
The relaxation time t
* = 
1/ k1 + k-1
We can calculate individual rate constants k1
and k-1
 
3. Shock Method
 
Principle
Shock wave pass through a long metal tube
Temperature of the gas increases and the
reaction occurs
Metal tune of 6 inches in diameter and 20 feat
long. A thin diaphram divides the tube into
high pressure and low pressure end.
The reaction system is in the low pressure
compartment
 
The diaphram burst by mechanical means and
the shock wave moves along the tube.
As the wave passes the gas is rapidly raised to
a very high temperature and the reaction can
be studied by high speed observations at
various points along the tube.
Eg. Thermal decomposition of N2O4 to NO2
 
4. Flash Photolysis
 
Light flash of very high intensity and very
short duration ( appoximately 10-6 S)
Atoms, free radicals and excited species are
produced and are undergo further reactions
A series of spectra taken after various intervals
gives information about the course of reaction
 
5. Pulsed Laser Method
 
LASER- Light amplification by stimulated
emission of radiation
MASER- Microwave amplification by
stimulated emission of radiation
In a Laser beam a photon released by one
atom, interact with another atom having
population inversion and stimulate the release
of another photon.
 
By the chemical reaction of radiation several
transient species and stable end products are
produced.
Stable end products can be analysed by steady-
state radiolysis
Kinetics of formation and decay of short lived
intermediates and their spectral properties are
investigated by pulse radiolysis coupled with
fast detection techniques
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Kinetic methods involve measuring analytical signals under dynamic conditions to study fast reactions in chemistry. This study explores the various methods used, such as Flow Method and Stopped Flow Method, to determine reaction rates accurately. Advantages of the Stopped Flow Method over Continuous Flow Method are also discussed, emphasizing the minimal reagent usage and continuous recording capabilities. Dr. Teena Liz Luke, Assistant Professor in Chemistry at Christian College Chengannur, delves into the intricacies of kinetics in fast reactions.


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  1. Kinetics of fast reactions Dr. Teena Liz Luke Assistant Professor in Chemistry Christian College Chengannur

  2. Kinetics of fast reactions Kinetic methods are the measurement of the analytical signal is made under dynamic conditions in which the concentrations of reactants and products are changing as a function of time. Fast reactions chemical reactions which take place at a very fast rate. These reactions can take place in seconds or in minutes. In general the reactions between ionic compounds are fast. are the

  3. Methods used for find the rate of fast reactions Flow method Relaxation method Shock Method Flash Photolysis Pulser Laser method etc.

  4. 1. Flow Method Continuous Flow Method Stopped Flow Method

  5. Continuous Flow Method This technique is employed for both gas and liquid phase Eg. Reaction between NO and O2

  6. The two solutions are placed in separate containers and driven through aspecial mixing chamber into an observation tube Composition of the solution is determined by optical, thermal or other methods At various distances a concentration-time curve can be determined. The measurements can made at a fixed distance and the velocity of flow varied

  7. Apparatus for Continuous Flow Method

  8. Stopped Flow Method

  9. The flow is stopped suddenly and the measurements are made spectrophotometrically of concentration as a function of time. Since the reactions are rapid the spectrophotometric readings must be recorded continuously by high speed recorder

  10. Advantages of stopped flow method over continuous flow method Volume of reagent used is very little A permanent recorder can record the progress of the reactions as a wide range This method is not affected by the rate and characters of the flow

  11. Disadvanges Less sensitive than continuous flow method There are fewer convenient methods of observations

  12. 2. Relaxation Method Flow methods are not suitable for the study of reactions whose half lives are smaller than 1 ms. So competition methods are used. The reaction is first allowed to reach equilibrium and the disturbed in some way like changing of temperature or pressure its approach to a new equilibrium by using high speed techniques, the relaxation time of the process can be calculated

  13. Consider a reversible reaction of being of first order. The rate constants are k1 and k-1 The relaxation time t* = 1/ k1 + k-1 We can calculate individual rate constants k1 and k-1

  14. 3. Shock Method Principle Shock wave pass through a long metal tube Temperature of the gas increases and the reaction occurs Metal tune of 6 inches in diameter and 20 feat long. A thin diaphram divides the tube into high pressure and low pressure end. The reaction system is in the low pressure compartment

  15. The diaphram burst by mechanical means and the shock wave moves along the tube. As the wave passes the gas is rapidly raised to a very high temperature and the reaction can be studied by high speed observations at various points along the tube. Eg. Thermal decomposition of N2O4 to NO2

  16. 4. Flash Photolysis Light flash of very high intensity and very short duration ( appoximately 10-6 S) Atoms, free radicals and excited species are produced and are undergo further reactions A series of spectra taken after various intervals gives information about the course of reaction

  17. 5. Pulsed Laser Method LASER- Light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation MASER- Microwave amplification by stimulated emission of radiation In a Laser beam a photon released by one atom, interact with another atom having population inversion and stimulate the release of another photon.

  18. By the chemical reaction of radiation several transient species and stable end products are produced. Stable end products can be analysed by steady- state radiolysis Kinetics of formation and decay of short lived intermediates and their spectral properties are investigated by pulse radiolysis coupled with fast detection techniques

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