GROUP 7: BLANCO, DE JUAN, NICERIO

The Iodine Clock Reaction (A Simulated Reaction)

Using the initial rate method, determine the rate law for the reaction at 25 -C:

6 H+ + IO3- + 8 I- → 3 I3- + 3 H2O

Using [H]+o value of 0.00001 M and [IO3-]o of 0.005 M, find the rate of the reaction at various initial
concentration of I-. From these rates, find the order of the reaction with respect to I-.
Using [IO3-]o of 0.005 M and [I-]o value of 0.05 M, find the rate of the reaction at various initial
concentration of H+. From these rates, find the order of the reaction with respect to H+.
Using [H]+o value of 0.00001 M and [I-]o value of 0.05 M, find the rate of the reaction at various initial
concentration of IO3-. From these rates, find the order of the reaction with respect to IO3-.
To determine the rate constant of the reaction, determine the values of k for each trial, then average
them.

Questions:

What does the change in color signify?

Color change is often used as an indicator of a chemical change or reaction. It frequently denotes the
reaction's endpoint, when the reactants are converted into products. Two colorless solutions were
combined in this experiment, which remained colorless for some time before turning blue and then
deep purple blue. A change in color was seen when the iodine bonds with starch to create a new
compound, namely tri-iodide ion (𝐼3− ).

Why is there a delay in the color change?

In the iodine clock reaction, amount of time elapses before the solution turns into blue because of
simultaneous chemical reactions taking place. Other compounds react very quickly and completely
consumes the iodine. This prevents the iodine from reacting with starch and producing the deep blue
purple color, resulting in the solution remaining colorless for some time. When this iodine-reacting
compound is completely consumed, the solution becomes blue in an instant because it can now react
with starch.