I can't work it out and the internet has failed me! And if you could tell me the rest of the steps too I'd appreciate it. Thanx!
2006-12-04 08:08:42 · 3 answers · asked by Moi? 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
It depends at what stage of the reaction. Initially there will be diffusion of hydrogen ions to the metal surface, reaction and diffusion of magnesium ions and dissolved hydrogen away from the surface. At this stage the reaction will be quite rapid. However, the hydrogen will quickly become saturated in solution and start forming gas bubbles on the surface of the metal. These gas bubbles will then form a barrier to further diffusion of hydrogen ions towards the surface and the reaction will slow down. So, I think that the answer is (after the first few seconds) that the rate determining step is the rate of bubble removal from the surface of the magnesium ribbon.
2006-12-05 02:38:48 · answer #1 · answered by beernutuk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, this is assuming that there is some mechanism, with multiple elementary steps. What are you elementary steps?
2006-12-04 16:45:02 · answer #2 · answered by Chloros 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not to sure.
2006-12-04 16:18:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋