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Rate Laws — Quiz

Question 6 • 26-27 - C - RUSD Chemistry in the Earth System

Consider the rate law. cap r is equal to k cap A cap b squared Which step would quadruple the rate?

Answer
A
doubling the concentration of both cap A and cap b
B
doubling the concentration of cap A
C
doubling the concentration of cap A but halving the concentration of cap b
D
doubling the concentration of cap b

Explanation

The rate law is r = k[A][B]², so the rate depends on the square of [B]. Doubling [B] multiplies the rate by 2² = 4, while leaving [A] unchanged. Therefore, doubling the concentration of B quadruples the rate.

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