Let's consider the following problem;
The following initial rate data were collected for the reaction
at 100 degrees C.
| Experiment # | [NO2] | [F2] | Initial Rate (M/min) |
| 1 | 0.0482 M | 0.0318 M | 1.9 x 10-3 |
| 2 | 0.0120 M | 0.0315 M | 4.69 x 10-4 |
| 3 | 0.0480 M | 0.127 M | 7.57 x 10-3 |
i) Determine the reaction order for NO2(g) and F2(g).
Show how the order with respect to NO2(g) is determined.
Show how the order with respect to F2(g) is determined.
Show how the order with respect to NO2(g) and F2(g) are determined.
ii) Determine the overall order of the reaction.
Show how the overall order for the reaction is determined.
iii) Write the specific rate law for the reaction.
Show the specific rate law for the reaction.
iv) Determine the magnitude and the units for the rate constant of this reaction.
Show how to determine therate constant for the reaction.