## Order reactions

$\frac{d[R]}{dt}=-k[R]; \ln [R]=-kt + \ln [R]_{0}; t_{\frac{1}{2}}=\frac{0.693}{k}$

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deniise_garciia
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### Order reactions

How do you know if a reaction is zeroth, first or second order if it is not specified?

monikac4k
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### Re: Order reactions

Usually, some sort of experimental data will be given to us so that we can figure out what order the reactants are.

Gracie Ge 2E
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### Re: Order reactions

you won't. unless you're given other info ([A] change and rate change or actual rate laws)

Jocelyne Milke 1G
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### Re: Order reactions

You can look at the units for k if it is given or the rate law

Letizia Ye 4F
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### Re: Order reactions

You can infer from either the units of the rate constant, or the experimental data will tell you.

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