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OpenStudy (aripotta):

The equation X + Y yields 2 Z has the rate law equation shown below. Which of the following statements best describes the relationship of X on the rate of the reaction? rate = k[X]2[Y] a. Changing X has no effect on the reaction rate. b. Doubling X causes the reaction rate to quadruple. c. Dividing X by two causes the reaction rate to be cut in half. d. Multiplying X by three also increases the reaction rate by three times.

OpenStudy (aripotta):

i think it's c?

OpenStudy (opcode):

Why do you think it is C?

OpenStudy (squirrels):

B.

OpenStudy (ashleyisakitty):

is that k[X]^2[Y] or K[x]*2[Y]

OpenStudy (opcode):

I think he means \[rate = k[X]^2[Y]\] Never heard of \[rate = k[X]\times2[Y]\]

OpenStudy (opcode):

If we doubled concentration of X; this means the reaction went four times as fast. We represent this as \((X)^2\). So @Squirrels is correct, the answer is B.

OpenStudy (squirrels):

YES!!! ^_^ lol

OpenStudy (ashleyisakitty):

Yep.

OpenStudy (aripotta):

sorry, my internet went out

OpenStudy (aripotta):

thank you for helping

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