Chapter 11, Problem 17Q

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: It is given that, the initial rate of a reaction doubles as the concentration of one of the reactants is quadrupled. The order of this reaction is to be stated. If a reactant has a $-1$ order, the initial rate is to be calculated when the concentration of that reactant increases by a factor of two.

Concept introduction: The change observed in the concentration of a reactant or a product per unit time is known as the rate of the particular reaction. The differential rate law provides the rate of a reaction at specific reaction concentrations.

To determine: The order of the reaction if the initial rate of a reaction doubles as the concentration of one of the reactants is quadrupled; the initial ratewhen the concentration of that reactant increases by a factor of two and the order of reactant is $-1$.