The Rate Law for a Reaction Is Rate = K[A]²[B] $\underline{\text{ smallest initial rate? }}$

question 72

Multiple Choice

The rate law for a reaction is rate = k[A]²[B].Which of the following mixtures of reactants will give the $\underline{\text{ smallest initial rate? }}$

• A) 1.0 M A,1.0 M B
• B) 2.0 M A,0.50 M B
• C) 0.50 M A,0.50 M B
• D) 0.125 M A,3.0 M B
• E) 1.5 M A,0.50 M B

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