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Analyzing a new reaction Consider the following elementary steps that make up th

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Question

Analyzing a new reaction Consider the following elementary steps that make up the mechanism of a certain reaction: 1. 3X --> E + F 2. E + 2M --> F + N Part A What is the overall reaction? Part B Which species is a reaction intermediate? Part C What is the rate law for step 1 of this reaction? ((Express your answer in standard MasteringChemistry notation. For example, if the rate law k[A][C]^3 is type k*[A]*[C]^3.)) Part D What is the rate law for step 2 of this reaction? ((Express your answer in standard MasteringChemistry notation. For example, if the rate law k[A][C]^3 is type k*[A]*[C]^3.))

Explanation / Answer

1) 2A + D ---> E + 2C 2) B 3) Rate = k [A]^2 4) Rate = k [B][D] (in general without knowing the mechanism)