Given the Following Rate Law, How Does the Rate of Reaction

question 58

Multiple Choice

Given the following rate law, how does the rate of reaction change if the concentration of X is doubled? Rate = k [X][Y]²

• A) The rate of reaction will increase by a factor of 2.
• B) The rate of reaction will increase by a factor of 4.
• C) The rate of reaction will increase by a factor of 5.
• D) The rate of reaction will decrease by a factor of 2.
• E) The rate of reaction will remain unchanged.

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Definitions:

Isotonic Eccentric Contraction

A type of muscle contraction in which the muscle lengthens under tension, such as lowering a weight slowly.

Tension

The state of being stretched tight or the mental or emotional strain.

Complete Tetanus

A state of sustained muscle contraction without relaxation, usually induced by rapid, repeated stimulation.

Incomplete Tetanus

A state of muscle contraction characterized by rapid, continuous twitching of the muscle which does not reach maximal strength.