Chapter 17, Problem 17.18P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The rate law, overall order of the rate law, and the value of the rate constant for formation of cobalt complex has to be calculated.

Concept Introduction:

Rate law:  The mathematical equation that relates the concentrations of the reactants to

the rate of reaction is called the rate law of a reaction.  An example of rate law of thermal decomposition of ${\text{N}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_{\text{5}}$ is given by

    ${\text{rate of reaction = k[N}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_{\text{5}}{\text{]}}^{\text{x}}$

The proportionality constant, k, in a rate law is called the rate constant of the reaction.