The Reaction a + 2B $\rarr$ Products Was Found to Have the Rate Law, Rate =

question 113

Multiple Choice

The reaction A + 2B $\rarr$ products was found to have the rate law, rate = k[A] [B]². Predict by what factor the rate of reaction will increase when the concentration of A is doubled and the concentration of B is also doubled.

• A) 2
• B) 4
• C) 6
• D) 8
• E) 9

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