Chapter 3 Self Test

Rate Law for Reversible Reactions

Write the rate law for the elementary reaction

Here kfA and krA are the forward and reverse specific reaction rates both defined with respect to A.

Hint: What is the net rate of reaction?

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Hint

What is the net rate of reaction?

(1)                        

(2)                          

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Solution

Write the rate law for the elementary reaction

Here kfA and krA are the forward and reverse specific reaction rates both defined with respect to A.

(1)                         

(2)                         

 

At equilibrium 

 

 

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