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If the rates of reaction are R1 and R2 at concentrations C1 and C2 of a reactant respectively, the order of reaction n (assuming that the concentrations of all other reactants and T remains constant) with respect to that of reactant is given by

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If the rates of reaction are R1 and R2 at concentrations C1 and C2 of a reactant respectively, the order of reaction n (assuming that the concentrations of all other reactants and T remains constant) with respect to that of reactant is given by

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Solution

The order of reaction n with respect to a reactant can be determined using the formula:

n = log(R2/R1) / log(C2/C1)

Here's how to use this formula step by step:

  1. First, you need to know the rates of reaction (R1 and R2) at two different concentrations (C1 and C2) of the reactant. These values are usually determined experimentally.

  2. Next, plug these values into the formula. Divide the log of the ratio of the two reaction rates (R2/R1) by the log of the ratio of the two concentrations (C2/C1).

  3. The result is the order of reaction n with respect to that reactant.

Remember, this formula assumes that the concentrations of all other reactants and the temperature (T) remain constant. If they don't, the order of reaction could change.

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