When the Reaction a  B + C Is

question 46

Multiple Choice

When the reaction A  B + C is studied, a plot of ln[A]_t vs. time gives a straight line with a negative slope. What is the order of the reaction?

• A) zero
• B) first
• C) second
• D) third
• E) More information is needed to determine the order.

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Definitions:

Diminishing Marginal Rate

The principle that as the quantidade of a variable input increases, with all other inputs fixed, a point will be reached where the additions to output will begin to decrease.

Substitution

The economic principle describing how consumers or producers replace one good or service with another in response to changes in price or other factors.

Substitution Effect

The substitution effect describes a change in consumption patterns due to shifts in relative prices, where consumers prefer cheaper alternatives when the price of a good rises, keeping their utility level constant.

Inferior Good

A type of good for which demand decreases as the income of the consumer increases, in contrast to a normal good.