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Chemical Reaction Engineering Test

This document outlines a test for a Chemical Reaction Engineering course, consisting of multiple parts with questions on reaction rates, equilibrium constants, reaction orders, and temperature dependence. It includes both theoretical questions and practical data analysis related to chemical reactions. The test is structured to assess knowledge on various concepts including collision theory, Arrhenius theory, and the pseudo-steady state hypothesis.

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Chemical Reaction Engineering Test

This document outlines a test for a Chemical Reaction Engineering course, consisting of multiple parts with questions on reaction rates, equilibrium constants, reaction orders, and temperature dependence. It includes both theoretical questions and practical data analysis related to chemical reactions. The test is structured to assess knowledge on various concepts including collision theory, Arrhenius theory, and the pseudo-steady state hypothesis.

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Department of Chemical Engineering

Series Test 1- CH 010 502 Chemical Reaction Engineering


Time: 1 hr Maximum Marks:30

Part 1
1) At 500 k the rate of a bimolecular reaction is ten times the rate at 400 K. Find
the activation energy of this reaction using Collision theory.(2 marks)
2) For an exothermic reversible reaction which one of the following correctly
describes the dependence of equilibrium constant (K) with temperature (T)
and pressure (P) ?
a) K is independent of T and P
b) K increases with increase in T and P
c) K increases with T and decreases with P
d) K decreases with an increase in T and is independent of P (1 marks)

3) For which reaction order, the half-life of the reactant is half of the full lifetime
(time for 100% conversion) of the reactant? (A) Zero order (B) Half order (C)
First order (D) Second order
(1 marks)
4) For the chemical reaction P Q, it is found that the rate of reaction doubles as the
concentration of 'P' is doubled. If the reaction rate is proportional to Cpn, then what is the value
of 'n' for this chemical reaction ? (A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 0
(1 marks)
Part 2
( 3×5 = 15 marks)
1) The concentrations of a compound undergoing chemical change were 5.72,
3.23 and 1.96 at the times 0, 20 and 50 min from the commencement of
reaction .Ascertain the order of the reaction.
2) Discuss various intermediates used in non-elementary chemical reactions
3) Briefly explain temperature dependence from Arrhenius theory
Part 3
(10 marks)
Answer any one of the following
1) The following data are obtained at 00C in a constant volume batch reactor
using pure gaseous A:

Time in min 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 ∞
pA in mm 760 60 475 390 320 275 240 215 150
Hg 0

The reaction is A 2.5 K .Find the rate equation for this reaction.
OR
2) a) Explain Psuedo-steady state hypothesis (PSSH)(3 marks)
Department of Chemical Engineering
Series Test 1- CH 010 502 Chemical Reaction Engineering
Time: 1 hr Maximum Marks:30

b) Derive an integrated rate equation for an irreversible bi-molecular type


second order reaction in terms of conversion. Also discuss its characteristics
with respect to half life.(7 marks)

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