A Reaction Has the Following Rate Law: Rate = K[A][B]²

question 57

Multiple Choice

A reaction has the following rate law: Rate = k[A][B]²
In experiment 1, the concentrations of A and B are both 0.10 mol L⁻¹; in experiment 2, the concentrations are both 0.30 mol L⁻¹. If the temperature stays constant, what is the value of the ratio, Rate(2) /Rate(1) ?

• A)3.0
• B)6.0
• C)9.0
• D)18
• E)27

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