The Rate of a Reaction Is Found to Increase Nine-Fold

question 49

Multiple Choice

The rate of a reaction is found to increase nine-fold when the concentration of one reactant is tripled. The order of the reaction with respect to this reactant is

• A)first.
• B)second.
• C)one-quarter.
• D)one-half.
• E)third.

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