Rates Of Reactions

Question 1

First order reaction

Answer 1

One which proceeds at a rate proportional to the concentration of one reactant

Question 2

Second order reaction

Answer 2

One which proceeds at a rate proportional to that of the concentrations of two reactants or to the second power of a single reactant

Question 3

Zero order reaction

Answer 3

Rate is independent on the concentrations of any of the reactants