Chapter 11, Problem 3QRT

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The order of the reaction with respect to the reactant A, B and the overall order of the reaction have to be calculated.

Concept Introduction:

Consider the following reaction.

  $A+B\to P$

The rate of this reaction can be expressed as follows,

  $rate=k{\left[A\right]}^x{\left[B\right]}^y$

Where,

  $k$ is rate constant

  $\left[A\right]$ is the concentration of reactant A

  $\left[B\right]$ is concentration of reactant B

  $x$ is order with respect to A

  $y$ is order with respect to B

  x and y are experimental quantities.

The overall order of the reaction can be calculated as follows,

  Order of the reaction $=x+y$