The correct mathematical representation of the rate of a reaction is
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Rate law equation
- The rate of a chemical reaction is mathematically expressed using the rate law equation:
$\text{Rate} = k [A]^m [B]^n \dots$
where:
- k = rate constant
- [A], [B] = concentrations of reactants
- m, n = reaction orders with respect to each reactant
- Arrhenius equation relates rate constant k to temperature, not directly the rate.
- Collision frequency and molecularity are related to reaction mechanism, not the general rate expression.