Law of Mass Action and Reaction Rate

The rate law expression is given by: $Rate = k [MnO_4^-]^a [ClO_3^-]^b [H^+]^c$.

The order of MnO_4^- is determined by using the data in experiments (1) and (3) and taking the ratio between the rate laws in those experiments.

The order of ClO_3^- is determined using data from experiments (1) and (3) because the initial concentrations of MnO_4^- and H^+ are constant in those experiments.

<p>The order of MnO_4^- is second order, as determined from the data in the experiments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The order of ClO_3^- is first order, as determined from the data in the experiments.</p> Signup and view all the answers