Question 1
Determine (a) the rate equation and (b) the rate constant for the hypothetical reaction A + B → C given the following initial concentrations and initial rate data.
| | [A]0 | [B]0 | Initial Rate |
| Run # | (mol/L) | (mol/L) | (mol/L·s) |
| (1) | 0.100 | 0.100 | 0.18 |
| (2) | 0.100 | 0.200 | 0.36 |
| (3) | 0.200 | 0.200 | 1.44 |
Question 2
Explain what catalysts are and how they work.