Linear Plots


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Linear Plots

Postby 105114680 » Thu Mar 14, 2019 5:53 pm

In the seventh edition textbook, problem 7.21 lists a number of plots and asks us to determine which are linear (for example, [A] vs t for a 0th order reaction in A is linear). The solutions manual states that the option (f). initial rate against [A] for a reaction that is first order in A, is linear. Can someone please explain why this is?
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Re: Linear Plots

Postby Chem_Mod » Thu Mar 14, 2019 11:03 pm

Well, rate would equal k[A]. In this case, k would be the slope, and rate with respect to [A] would be linear.
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