A suggested mechanism for the gas phase decomposition of nitrous oxide is:
step 1 slow: N2O ---------> N2 + O
step 2 fast: N2O + O -------> N2 + O2
(1) What is the equation for the overall reaction? Use the smallest integer coefficients possible. If a box is not needed, leave it blank.
_________ + _________ = __________ + __________
(2) Which species acts as a catalyst? Enter formula. If none, leave box blank: __________
(3) Which species acts as a reaction intermediate? Enter formula. If none, leave box blank: __________
(4) Complete the rate law for the overall reaction that is consistent with this mechanism.
(Use the form k[A]m[B]n... , where '1' is understood (so don't write it) for m, n etc.)
Rate = __________
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