Question

Be sure to answer all parts.
Given the rate law:
Rate = k [NO_2]^2 [Cl_2]
By what factor does the rate change if each of the following changes occurs?
Factor (enter as decimal if <1)
(a) [NO_2] is tripled _________
(b) [NO_2] and [Cl_2] are doubled ___________
(c) [Cl_2] is halved ___________

Answer 1

a)3^2 = 9 times

b)2^2*2 = 8 times

c)(1/2) = half times