Question

The reaction A + 2B → products was found to follow the rate law: rate = k[A] 2[B]. Predict by what factor the rate of reaction will increase when the concentration of A is doubled, the concentration of B is tripled, and the temperature remains constant

Answer 1

By a factor of 12

Step-by-step explanation:

For the reaction;

A + 2B → products

The rate law is;

rate = k[A]²[B]

As you can see, the rate is proportional to the square of the concentration of A and the of the concentration of B .

Let's say initially, [A] = x, [B] = y

The rate law in this case is equal to;

rate1 = k. x².y

Now you double the concentration of A and triple the concentration of B.

[A] = 2x, [B] = 3y

The new rate law is given as;

rate2 = k . (2x)². (3y)

rate2 = k . 4x² . 3y

rate2 = 12 k . x² . y

Comparing rate 2 and rate 1, the ratio is given as; rate 2/ rate 1 = 12

Therefore the rate has increased by a factor of 12.