Asked by Keanen Mitchell on May 17, 2024

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In a certain reaction, the concentration of a single reactant is doubled and the rate goes up by a factor of 4. What is the order of the reaction with respect to that reactant?

A) 0
B) 1
C) 2
D) None of the above.

Reaction Rate

The speed at which a chemical reaction occurs, often influenced by factors such as temperature, concentration, and presence of catalysts.

  • Discern how variations in the concentration of reactants influence the kinetics and structuring of reactions.
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Tamarcus Tony-MontanaMay 21, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The reaction is second order with respect to that reactant because when the concentration is doubled, the rate increases by a factor of 4 ( 222^222 ), indicating a second-order dependency.