For a zero order reaction, a plot of [R] against time t gives a straig…

Question

For a zero order reaction, a plot of [R] against time t gives a straight line. What does the slope of this line equal?

Accepted Answer

D. -k

1. The integrated zero order law is $[R] = -kt + [R]_0$.
2. Comparing with $y = mx + c$, slope $m = -k$.
3. The intercept is $[R]_0$.
_Source: syllabus Chemistry Ch 3 "Chemical Kinetics", p.11_

Answer

k

Answer

k/2.303

Answer

ln k

For a zero order reaction, a plot of [R] against time t gives a straight line. What does the slope of this line equal?

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