Kinetics of the Reversible Reaction of CO2(aq) with Ammonia in Aqueous Solution

The kinetics of the interactions of aqueous ammonia with aqueous carbon dioxide/carbonate species has been investigated using stopped-flow techniques by monitoring the pH changes via indicators. The reactions include the reversible formation of ammonium carbamate/carbamic acid. A complete reaction mechanism has been established, and the temperature dependence of all rate and equilibrium constants including the protonation constant of the amine between 15 and 45 degrees C are reported and analyzed in terms of Arrhenius, Eyring, and van't Hoff relationships.