Lesson: Second-Order Rate Plots

In this lesson, we will learn how to plot concentration–time data for second-order reactions to calculate the rate constants and initial concentrations.

Worksheet: 3 Questions

Q1:

The concentration of a reactant A was monitored during the course of a reaction. The data were plotted on a graph of against time. If the reaction is of the second order with respect to A, what is the initial concentration of A in terms of the gradient of the plot and the -intercept ?

Q2:

The concentration of a reactant A was monitored during the course of a reaction. The data were plotted on a graph of against time. If the reaction is of the second order with respect to A, what is the rate constant of the reaction in terms of the gradient of the plot and the -intercept ?

Q3:

A reaction is of the second order with respect to reactant . Which of the following graphs illustrates the variation in with the reaction time, ?

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