Reaction Mechanisms and Rate Law

AP Chemistry· difficulty 2/5

Rate laws for elementary steps come directly from the molecularity (stoichiometric coefficients).

Step Rate law A -> B k[A] 2A -> C k[A]^2 A + B -> D ?

What is the rate law for elementary step A + B -> D?

  • A

    rate = k[D]

  • B

    rate = k[A]+[B]

  • C

    rate = k[A]^2[B]

  • D

    rate = k[A][B]

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Explanation

For an elementary bimolecular step, rate = k × product of reactant concentrations.

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