Question
The rates of reaction starting with initial concentrations 2 x 10–3 M and 1 x 10–3M are equal to 2.40 x 10–4 M S–1 and 0.60 x 10–4 M s–1 respectively. Calculate the order of the reaction with respect to reactant and also the rate constant.
Solution
We have given intial concentration 2x10-3and 1x10-3.
the intial concentration equal to 2.40 x 10-4 Ms-1 and 0.60 x10-4 MS-1
Let the rate be =
From the trial (i) and (ii), we get
or
Thus reaction is of second order