Chapter 14, Problem 14.106QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The thermal decomposition of Ozone and the second order nature of the reaction are given. The properties of the two elementary steps (specifically relative rate and reversibility) that are consistent with the mechanism are to be stated.

Concept introduction: According to the rate law the rate of reaction depends on the concentration of reactants that are involved in the reaction. Therefore, for a reaction like $\text{A}\to \text{B}$, the rate law equation is given as,

$\text{Rate}=k{\left[\text{A}\right]}^m$

Where,

• $k$ is the rate constant.
• $m$ is the order of the reaction.

To determine: The properties of the two elementary steps that are consistent with the given mechanism.