For a Zero-, First- or Second-Order Reaction the Order

question 19

Multiple Choice

For a zero-, first- or second-order reaction the order of reaction with respect to reactant A may be determined

• A) from the specific rate law, if it is already known
• B) from the integrated rate law, if it is already known
• C) from plots of [A]_t vs. t, ln[A]_t vs. t, and 1/[A]_t vs. t
• D) any of these
• E) none of these

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