Chapter 14.6, Problem 4Q

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The two step mechanism proposed by Sullivan yields the overall second order rate law has to be shown.

Concept introduction:

Rate law or rate equation: The relationship between the reactant concentrations and reaction rate is expressed by an equation.

  $\begin{array}{l}\text{aA + bB}\to x\text{X}\\ \\ {\text{Rate of reaction = k [A]}}^{\text{a}}{\text{[B]}}^{\text{b}}\\ \\ \text{Total}\text{order}\text{of reaction = }\left(\text{a + b}\right)\end{array}$

Rate constant, k: It is a proportionality constant that relates rate and concentration at a given temperature.