Give the characteristic of a second order reaction having only one reactant. A)
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Question
Give the characteristic of a second order reaction having only one reactant.
A) The rate of the reaction is not proportional to the concentration of the reactant.
B) The rate of the reaction is directly proportional to the square of the concentration of the reactant.
C) The rate of the reaction is directly proportional to the square root of the concentration of the reactant.
D) The rate of the reaction is directly proportional to the natural logarithm of the concentration of the reactant.
E) No determinations of proportionality can be determined from the information provided.
Explanation / Answer
2A-----------------------> PRODUCTS
RATE OF THE REACTION = K[A]^2
THERFORE ANSWER IS
B) The rate of the reaction is directly proportional to the square of the concentration of the reactant.