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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Physical: Chemical Kinetics

Question:

Rate of a reaction decreases with the passage of time as the concentration of reactants decrease. Conversely, rates generally increase when reactant concentrations increase. So, rate of a reaction depends upon the concentration of reactants. 

Consider a general reaction

aA + bB → cC + dD

where a, b, c and d are the stoichiometric coefficients of reactants and products.

The rate expression for this reaction is

Rate ∝ [A]x [B]y

where exponents x and y may or may not be equal to the stoichiometric coefficients (a and b) of the reactants.

Above equation can also be written as Rate = k [A]x [B]y

-\(\frac{dR}{dT}\) = k [A]x [B]y

This form of equation is known as differential rate equation, where k is a proportionality constant called rate constant.

If the concentration units are increased by n times, then what will be the effect on the value of rate constant of the first order?

Options:

Increase by n times

Decrease by n times

Not changed

None of these

Correct Answer:

Not changed

Explanation:

If the concentration units are increased by n times, rate constant will remain the same in a chemical reaction.