Rate determining step Flashcards
1
Q
What is the overall rate decided by?
A
The step with the slowest rate
2
Q
If a reactant appears in the rate equation…
A
It must affect the rate
3
Q
How many molecules of X will there be in the rate determining step if the reactions is second order with respect to X?
A
two
4
Q
What does the order of a reaction with respect to a reactant show?
A
The number of molecules of that reactant that are involved in the rate determining step
