A scientist is studying the kinetic isotope effect in a reaction involving deuterium. They find that the rate constant for the reaction with heavy water () is significantly smaller than that with normal water (). This difference is primarily attributed to the:
Higher viscosity of compared to .
Difference in zero-point vibrational energies of the O-H and O-D bonds.
Greater dielectric constant of compared to .
Difference in the nuclear spins of deuterium and hydrogen.
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Heavy water possesses:
Insoluble impurities like silica
Impurities like carbonates and bicarbonates of calcium and magnesium
High density and different physical properties than those of water
The capacity to expedite the rate of nuclear reactions
Which of the following is correct about heavy water?
Water at having maximum density is known as heavy water
It is heavier than water
It is formed by the combination of heavier isotope of hydrogen and oxygen
None of the above
Maximum density of heavy water is at:
Heavy water is __________ than ordinary water.
less dense
denser
equally dense
slightly less dense
Which of the following is correct about heavy water?
Water at having maximum density is known as heavy water
It is heavier than water
It is formed by the combination of heavier isotope of hydrogen and oxygen
None of the above
Heavy water possesses:
Insoluble impurities like silica
Impurities like carbonates and bicarbonates of calcium and magnesium
High density and different physical properties than those of water
The capacity to expedite the rate of nuclear reactions
