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The rate constant of a zero-order reaction has units of:

Answer: mol L⁻¹ s⁻¹.

  • A s⁻¹
  • B mol L⁻¹ s⁻¹
  • C L mol⁻¹ s⁻¹
  • D dimensionless

Correct answer: B. mol L⁻¹ s⁻¹

Explanation: For a zero-order reaction rate = k, so k carries the units of rate: mol L⁻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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