Kinetics and Equilibrium

We have 15 ready-to-use problem sets on the topic of kinetics and equilibrium.

These problem sets will focus on the methods used to determine the factors that affect the rate of a reaction and upon the use of an equilibrium constant to determine the equilibrium position of a reversible reaction system. Problems will range from the very easy plug-and-chug to the more difficult analysis of multi-step problems.

Problem Sets

Set KE1: Reaction Rates
7 Problems - Medium Difficulty

Use information about how the amount of reactant or product changes with time in order to determine the reaction rate. Includes 7 problems.

Set KE2: Reaction Rate vs. Concentration
4 Problems - Very Hard Difficulty

Use a Rate vs. Concentration plot to determine an equation that relates the rate of reaction to the concentration of reactants or products. Includes 4 problems.

Set KE3: Rate Law Equations 1
8 Problems - Medium Difficulty

Use a rate equation to relate the reaction rate to the order of reaction, the concentration of a reactant, and the rate constant. Includes 8 problems.

Set KE4: Rate Law Equations 2
7 Problems - Medium Difficulty

Predict the effect of changing reactant concentrations upon the reaction rate for first and second order reactions.

Set KE5: Rate Law Equations 3
6 Problems - Hard Difficulty

Use rate and concentration data for a single reactant to determine the order, the rate equation, and the rate constant and to use the rate equation to make a prediction of the rate at a given concentration.

Set KE6: Rate Law Equations 4
6 Problems - Hard Difficulty

Use rate and concentration data for a multiple reactants to determine the orders, the rate equation, and the rate constant and to use the rate equation.

Set KE7: Integrated Rate Law 1
6 Problems - Very Hard Difficulty

Use an integrated rate law to relate the rate constant, concentration, and time for 0th, 1st, and 2nd order reactions.

Set KE8: Integrated Rate Law 2
6 Problems - Very Hard Difficulty

Use an integrated rate law to relate the rate constant, concentration, and time for 0th, 1st, and 2nd order reactions; includes an emphasis on half-life problems and similar problems.

Set KE9: Equilibrium Constant Calculations 1
6 Problems - Medium Difficulty

Use a balanced chemical equation and equilibrium concentrations to calculate the equilibrium constant (Kc). 

Set KE10: Equilibrium Constant Calculations 2
8 Problems - Medium Difficulty

Use a balanced chemical equation and equilibrium pressures to calculate the equilibrium constant (Kp). 

Set KE11: Properties of K
5 Problems - Medium Difficulty

Use the K value for a given reaction to determine the K value for a related reaction that is the reverse or includes different coefficients or is even the result of mulitple equilibria. 

Set KE12: Calculating Equilibrium Concentrations and Pressures
8 Problems - Medium Difficulty

Use a balanced chemical equation and an equilibrium constant to calculate an unknown equilbirum concentration or partial pressure when other values are given.

Set KE13: Reaction Quotient and Direction of Reaction
6 Problems - Medium Difficulty

Use non-equilibrium concentrations or pressures to calculate a reaction quotient and to use the result to identify which direction a reversible system will proceed to reach equilbrium.

Set KE14: ICE Tables 1
6 Problems - Hard Difficulty

Use a balanced chemical equation, an ICE table, and values for the initial and one equilibrium concentration (or pressure) to determine an equilibrium constant for the reaction. 

Set KE15: ICE Tables 2
4 Problems - Very Hard Difficulty

Use the given value of K and initial concentrations (or pressures) along with an ICE table to determine the equilibrium concentrations (or pressures) of all species.