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AP Chemistry Flashcards: Introduction To Reaction Mechanisms

Study Introduction To Reaction Mechanisms in AP Chemistry with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

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Define termolecular reaction.

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An elementary reaction involving three molecules. Very rare due to low probability of three molecules colliding simultaneously.

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A student proposes the following mechanism for the overall reaction Cl2(g)+CH4(g)→CH3Cl(g)+HCl(g)\text{Cl}_2(g)+\text{CH}_4(g)\rightarrow \text{CH}_3\text{Cl}(g)+\text{HCl}(g): Step 1: Cl2(g)→2Cl(g)\text{Cl}_2(g)\rightarrow 2\text{Cl}(g) Step 2: Cl(g)+CH4(g)→HCl(g)+CH3(g)\text{Cl}(g)+\text{CH}_4(g)\rightarrow \text{HCl}(g)+\text{CH}_3(g) Step 3: CH3(g)+Cl2(g)→CH3Cl(g)+Cl(g)\text{CH}_3(g)+\text{Cl}_2(g)\rightarrow \text{CH}_3\text{Cl}(g)+\text{Cl}(g) Which species is an intermediate in the mechanism?
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