Chapter 17, Problem 17.50P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The units of the rate constant for a zero-order, first-order, second-order, and third-order reaction have 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.