In a Second Order Reaction

question 13

Multiple Choice

In a second order reaction:
I.the sum of the exponents in the rate law is equal to two.
II.at least one of the exponents in the rate law is a two.
III.the half-life is dependent on the initial concentration of the reactant species.
IV.the half-life is independent of the initial concentration of the reactant species.
V.k can be expressed as M^-2s^-1 or M^-2min^-1.

• A)I and IV
• B)II and IV
• C)I,III,and V
• D)I and III
• E)II and III

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