For which reaction is the unit of rate constant "K" the same as that of the reaction rate?
Correct answer: A. Zero order
- A. Zero order
- B. First order
- C. Second order
- D. Third order
Explanation
In a zero-order reaction, the rate of the reaction is independent of the concentration of the reactant. The rate law equation for a zero-order reaction is typically expressed as: Rate = k. In this equation, "k" is the rate constant. Since the rate of the reaction is not dependent on the concentration of the reactant, the unit of the rate constant "k" would not be the same as that of the reaction rate. The unit of the rate constant "k" for a zero-order reaction would depend on the specific units used for measuring the concentration and time. It is determined by the equation relating the units of the rate constant to the units of concentration and time in the rate law equation. Hence, option a is correct.
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