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For a second-order reaction, the unit of rate constant k is:

Answer: L mol⁻¹ s⁻¹.

  • A s⁻¹
  • B mol L⁻¹ s⁻¹
  • C L mol⁻¹ s⁻¹
  • D L² mol⁻² s⁻¹

Correct answer: C. L mol⁻¹ s⁻¹

Explanation: For order n, units of k are L<sup>n-1</sup> mol<sup>1-n</sup> s⁻¹. For n = 2: L mol⁻¹ s⁻¹.

First-Order Decay: Constant Half-Lifetime[A][A]₀[A]₀/22 × t½[A]₀/4Each successive half-life takes the SAME amount of time, regardless of starting concentration

First-order decay curve: concentration halves every t½, and that half-life is constant - a defining test for first-order kinetics.

Concept context

Study the speed of reactions and what affects it: concentration, temperature, and catalysts. Covers rate law, order of reaction, the Arrhenius equation, and reaction mechanisms step by step.

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