Asked by Johnathan Rozell on May 18, 2024

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If a reaction has two reactants, and doubling the concentration of one of them doubles the reaction rate, while doubling the concentration of the other leaves the reaction rate unchanged, what is the order of the reaction?

A) 0
B) ½
C) 2
D) 1 with respect to the first reactant, and 0 with respect to the second

Reaction Order

Indicates the relationship between the rate of a chemical reaction and the concentration of the reactants, used to predict reaction rates.

  • Comprehend the role of reactant concentration in determining the pace and order of reactions.
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Madison ScifoMay 22, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The reaction is first order with respect to the first reactant because doubling its concentration doubles the reaction rate, indicating a direct proportionality. It is zero order with respect to the second reactant because changing its concentration does not affect the reaction rate.