Chem 4:1 - Kinetics and equilibria Flashcards
1
Q
What does the reaction rate tell you ?
A
Chain in amount of product or reactant per unit time.
2
Q
What is the rate equation for a general reaction?
A
Rate = k[A]^m [B]^n
3
Q
What do m and n show?
A
the orders of the reaction
4
Q
what would the overall order be?
A
m + n
5
Q
when [A] doesn’t change rate of reaction, what is the order?
A
0
6
Q
when [A] is proportional to the rate, what is the order?
A
1
7
Q
when [A]^2 is proportional to the rate, what is the order?
A
2
