Question
For the reaction:
2NO(g)+ O2(g) → 2NO2(g)
the rate law is
Rate = k[NO]2. Why does the rate law not include the concentration of O2?
Solution
The mechanism of the above reaction can be given as
Slow steps determine the rate law. Because of this rate law not include the concentration of O2.
Slow steps determine the rate law. Because of this rate law not include the concentration of O2.
