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Do instantaneous Reactions happen at infinite speed?
Define "instantaneous reaction"Deepak K Kapur said:Do instantaneous Reactions happen at infinite speed?
phinds said:Define "instantaneous reaction"
What makes you call that "instantaneous"?Deepak K Kapur said:E.g. when an acid reacts with a base...
jbriggs444 said:What makes you call that "instantaneous"?
If one pours an acid into a base, time will elapse before all the acid is poured in. And time will elapse while the acid that is poured in mixes with the base.
Well, if that is your definition of "instantaneous reaction" (a definition which makes no sense to me) then obviously it does not happen with infinite speed. Since your definition of "instantaneous reaction" is so wrong, perhaps you also have something in mind for "infinite speed" that is also different than what is normally mean by that phrase.Deepak K Kapur said:E.g. when an acid reacts with a base...
phinds said:Well, if that is your definition of "instantaneous reaction" (a definition which makes no sense to me) then obviously it does not happen with infinite speed. Since your definition of "instantaneous reaction" is so wrong, perhaps you also have something in mind for "infinite speed" that is also different than what is normally mean by that phrase.
That is not how it works here. If YOU use a term then YOU are responsible for stating your understanding of what it means, preferably with citations if necessary. You can't just throw out some term and then expect me to define it.Deepak K Kapur said:Why don't you provide an exact definition of an instantaneous reaction..
Also, what do you mean by "speed"? I know it as distance over time. Where's your distance? Or do you mean reaction rate (moles per second or something)?Deepak K Kapur said:Do instantaneous Reactions happen at infinite speed?
Ok, this is called a spontaneous process not an instantaneous process.Deepak K Kapur said:I want to say that 'when there is/are sufficient cause(s), the effect is bound to happen necessarily... Isn't this instantaneous
This is quantum mechanics not chemistry. Regardless, quantum entanglement doesn't actually transmit information (as far as we know), so nothing is actually traveling at any speed.Deepak K Kapur said:For example in an entangled pair, a change in one particle is instantaneously reflected in the other... Isn't this infinite speed?
A spontaneous reaction happens when the change in the Gibbs free energy of a system is negative and is dependent on the change in enthalpy, entropy, and temperature.Deepak K Kapur said:Can anybody provide me good examples of instantaneous Reactions?
NFuller said:Ok, this is called a spontaneous process not an instantaneous process.
This is quantum mechanics not chemistry. Regardless, quantum entanglement doesn't actually transmit information (as far as we know), so nothing is actually traveling at any speed.
A spontaneous reaction happens when the change in the Gibbs free energy of a system is negative and is dependent on the change in enthalpy, entropy, and temperature.
Check out this site for more on this topic. http://www.chem.tamu.edu/class/fyp/stone/tutorialnotefiles/thermo/gibbs.htm
Well, no process can really happen instantaneously.Deepak K Kapur said:Do you want to say that there is nothing like 'instantaneous reaction'...
I think your problem is that you are equating speed inversely to motion but there is no "speed" involved in entanglement in the same sense as speed is involved in motion. You are trying to go from zero time to infinite speed but that implies you are thinking of r=d/t which is a motion equation and doesn't apply. Stick with zero time and you're ok (*)Deepak K Kapur said:For example in an entangled pair, a change in one particle is instantaneously reflected in the other... Isn't this infinite speed?
Instantaneous reactions are chemical reactions that happen almost instantaneously. These reactions occur at an incredibly fast rate, often within milliseconds or even nanoseconds. They are often referred to as "instantaneous" because they appear to happen instantly, without any delay.
No, it is a common misconception that some reactions have infinite speed. While some reactions may appear to happen instantaneously, they still occur at a finite speed. The idea of infinite speed is a myth and goes against the fundamental principles of chemistry.
Scientists use specialized techniques such as fast spectroscopy and ultrafast lasers to study instantaneous reactions. These techniques allow them to observe and measure the reaction as it happens at a very fast rate, providing valuable insights into the reaction mechanism.
Yes, scientists have found ways to manipulate and control the speed of certain reactions. By altering the reaction conditions, such as temperature, pressure, or concentration, the rate of an instantaneous reaction can be slowed down or even stopped. This allows scientists to study the reaction in more detail and understand its mechanism.
No, not all chemical reactions are instantaneous. Some reactions occur at a slower rate, taking minutes, hours, or even days to complete. The speed of a reaction depends on various factors, such as the nature of the reactants, the presence of a catalyst, and the reaction conditions. Instantaneous reactions are just one type of reaction that can occur in chemistry.