Question

Consider the following mechanism.

O3 → O2 + O (slow) O3 + O → 2O2 (fast)
a. Write the overall balanced chemical equation.
b. Identify any intermediates within the mechanism.
c. What is the order with respect to each reactant?
d. Write the rate law for the overall reaction.

Answer 1

The overall balanced chemical equation for the reaction is: 3O3 → 3O2 + O b. The intermediate in the mechanism is O3. c. The order of the reaction is first order with respect to O3 and second order with respect to O. d. The rate law for the overall reaction is rate = k[O3]^1[O]^2.