AP Chemistry· difficulty 4/5
A new reaction X + 2Y → Z gives the data shown.
What is the rate law?
rate = k[X][Y]²
rate = k[X][Y]
rate = k[Y]²
rate = k[X]²[Y]
Explanation
Trials 1→2: [Y] doubles, rate ×4 ⇒ order 2 in Y. Trials 1→3: [X] doubles, rate ×2 ⇒ order 1 in X. rate = k[X][Y]².
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