Chapter 16.1, Problem 16.1P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Reason for rate of forward reaction to slow down as two reactants are mixed has to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Reaction proceeds through a specific rate or speed. Thus, study of rate of reaction and its mechanism is termed as chemical kinetics. Reactions occur in two directions that is forward and backward or reverse direction. In general, the direction of reaction is as follows:

  $\begin{array}{l}\text{A}+\text{B}\to \text{C}+\text{D (Forward direction)}\\ \text{C}+\text{D}\to \text{A}+\text{B (Backward direction)}\end{array}$