Differential Rate Law

[samanthaywu]

Is the differential rate law the one thats like:
-(1/a) * d[A]/dt = (1/b) * d[B]/dt for aA --> bB

or is it the one that's like:
k[A]^a (given that the reaction is an elementary reaction)

Or are these the same?

[Shanna Yu 1C]

Hi!

I believe they're related to each other in this way: -d[A]/dt = k[A]^n

Please let me know if I'm misinterpreting your question.

[Thomas Vu 1A]

I think the differential rate law is just referring to -(1/a) * d[A]/dt = (1/b) * d[B]/dt and then the integrated rate law is given on the equation sheet for the different ordered reactions