Chapter 3 Self Test

Rate Law for Reversible Reactions

Write the rate law for the elementary reaction

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

Hint: What is the net rate of reaction?

Full Solution

What is the net rate of reaction?

(1)                        

(2)                          

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Write the rate law for the elementary reaction

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

(1)                         

(2)                         

At equilibrium 

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