Reactants of Steps

[shaya_smith1F]

Do you determine the reactants of the first step by the rate equation?

[mlomas2004]

Yes, typically, you can determine the reactants involved in the rate-determining step of a reaction by examining the rate equation. The reactants included in the rate equation indicate their contribution to the rate of the overall reaction. The coefficients of these reactants in the rate equation represent their respective orders in the rate-determining step. It's important to note that the rate-determining step governs the overall rate of the reaction.

[Lovelyn_Cave_3H]

No, the reactants of the first step are determined by the overall chemical reaction, not the rate equation. The rate equation describes how the rate of the reaction depends on the concentrations of the reactants. The reactants in the rate equation are based on the slowest step, which may or may not be the first step of the reaction.

[jackiee37]

Hi!
Yes, the reactants for the initial step in a radical chain reaction are normally specified by the rate equation, which frequently includes the concentration of the species involved in radical generation. Examining the rate equation allows you to determine which reactants contribute to the commencement of the radical chain reaction.