For the rate law expression rate=k[A][B]^2, what happens to the rate if the concentration of B is increased by a factor of two ?
1 Answer
May 16, 2018
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Given the rate law
r_1(t) = k[A][B]^2 ,
doubling the concentration of
r_2(t) = k[A] (2[B])^2
= 4 cdot k[A][B]^2
And since
r_2(t) = 4 cdot r_1(t)
Thus, the rate quadruples. What is the order with respect to reactant