Second-Order Reactions (14.2.2)

Question 1

• The rate law for a second-order reaction has the general form rate = k[A]2. A more useful equation for second-order reactions is 1/[A]t = kt + 1/[A]0.

Answer 1

• The rate law for a second-order reaction has the general form rate = k[A]2. A more useful equation for second-order reactions is 1/[A]t = kt + 1/[A]0.

Question 2

• The half-life (t1/2) of a second-order reaction depends on starting concentration, and is therefore not particularly useful.

Answer 2

• The half-life (t1/2) of a second-order reaction depends on starting concentration, and is therefore not particularly useful.