Effect of ionic strength on the kinetics of oxidation of ferrous ion by chlorate ion
Abstract
The rate of reaction of ferrous ions with chlorate ions has been investigated in strongly acid solutions over a range of ionic strength. The results can be rationalised, if specific ionic interactions are taken into account, on the basis of a single third-order rate-determining step, first order in ferrous-ion, chlorate-ion, and hydrogen-ion concentrations.