Chapter 7, Problem 7.23E

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The overall reaction has to be given.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The rate law of the reaction has to be given.

Concept Introduction:

Rate law:

The relationship between the rate of a reaction and the concentration of reactants is expressed by a rate law:

Example: Consider the reaction ${\text{2N}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_{\text{5}}\rightleftharpoons {\text{4NO}}_{\text{2}}{\text{+O}}_{\text{2}}$

The rate of the gas phase decomposition is directly proportional to the concentration of ${\text{N}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_{\text{5}}\text{.}$

  $\text{rate=k}\left[{\text{N}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_{\text{5}}\right]$

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The pH dependence of the rate of the reaction has to be given.

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The difference in the rate law if the reaction is carried out in an organic solvent has to be explain.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (b).