5.1.1 - How Fast?

Question 1

zero order

Answer 1

when the concentration of a reactant has no effect on the rate

Question 2

first order

Answer 2

any change in concentration gives the same change to the rate

Question 3

second order

Answer 3

any change in concentration changes the rate by the square of the change

Question 4

overall order

Answer 4

the overall effect of the concentrations of all reactants on the rate of reaction (= sum of all orders)

Question 5

rate units

Answer 5

mol dm^-3 s^-1