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Using the kinetic data in the table below, determine the rate law that the follo

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Question

Using the kinetic data in the table below, determine the rate law that the following reaction obeys.

H2(g)   +   I2(g) --> 2HI(g)     

Initial concentrations in M

Trial

H2

I2

Initial Rate HI formation (M/sec)

1

0.0051

0.0026

3.8 x 10­­­-5

2

0.0090

0.0026

1.4 x 10-4

3

0.0051

0.0031

4.8 x 10-5

  

Determine the overall reaction order and value of the rate constant for problem #3. 5. Does the numerical value of the rate constant, k, depend on initial reactant concentrations? Does the numerical value of the rate of the reaction depend on initial reactant concentrations? Does the presence of a catalyst affect the rate constant?

Initial concentrations in M

Trial

H2

I2

Initial Rate HI formation (M/sec)

1

0.0051

0.0026

3.8 x 10­­­-5

2

0.0090

0.0026

1.4 x 10-4

3

0.0051

0.0031

4.8 x 10-5

Explanation / Answer

Using the kinetic data in the table below, determine the rate law that the follo