University of Petroleum & Energy Studies

Department of Chemistry, Assignments (Chemical Kinetics)

B. Tech. I

Q. 1. What is the average rate and instantaneous rate of a reaction?

Q. 2. Define order and molecularity of a reaction. Differentiate them with suitable example.
Q. 3. The following data were obtained for the vapor phase decomposition of ethylene oxide in to
methane and carbon-dioxide at 414.5 oC.

t (min) 0 2 8 16 24 50 infinity
P (mm Hg) 0 1.6 6.2 11.2 15.5 24.4 34.0

Show that the reaction is first order reaction and find the rate constant.
Q. 4. Derive the expression for the rate of reaction of a general reaction given where first order is opposed
by second order.

Q. 5. Show that the rate of decomposition of NO2 is

With the help of following set of reactions

Q. 6. Show that the rate of thermal decomposition of acetaldehyde is

the decomposition pattern

is given as;