For a certain reaction, the rate = k[A]2[B], when the initial concentration of A is tripled keeping concentration of B constant, the initial rate would
- increase by a factor of six
- increase by a factor of nine
- increase by a factor of three
- decrease by a factor of nine
Answer
(2) increase by a factor of nine
Solution
r1 = k[A]2[B]
r2 = k(3[A])2[B] = 9k[A]2[B]
r2r1 = 9
The rate increases by a factor of nine.
Answer: (2)