The following data were obtained for the reaction:
2NO + O2 → 2NO2
| Experiment |
[NO]/M |
[O]2/M |
Initial rate of formation of NO2/M min-1 |
| 1 |
0.3 |
0.2 |
7.2 x 10-2 |
| 2 |
0.1 |
0.1 |
6.0 x 10-3 |
| 3 |
0.3 |
0.4 |
2.88 x 10-1 |
| 4 |
0.4 |
0.1 |
2.40 x 10-2 |
(i) Find the order of reaction with respect to NO and O2.
(ii) Write the rate law and overall order of reaction.
(iii) Calculate the rate constant (k).
