In General, to Calculate the Rate Constant for a Second

question 64

Multiple Choice

In general, to calculate the rate constant for a second order reaction with respect to A, given an initial and final concentration as well as the time required for this change, which equation should be used

• A) ln([A]_t/[A]_o) = - kt
• B) t_1/2 = ln2/k
• C) [A]_t = -kt + [A]_o
• D) 1/[A]_t = kt + 1/[A]_o
• E) Rate = k[A]

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