Kinetics Experiment

Question

Is crystal violet stable when hydroxide is not added?

Why is knowing the rate of law for a reaction important? (Especially when talking about a reaction between crystal violet and hydroxide)

Answer 1

Crystal violet is relatively stable in the absence of hydroxide. When in the presence of hydroxide (OH-), it forms a complex and the color changes from a transparent blue to a colorless solution.

Know the rate law is important if you want to study or learn about the kinetics of the reaction. It allows you to calculate the rate constant and the order of the reaction with respect to each reactant.