15. Chemical Kinetics
Rate Law
12PRACTICE PROBLEM
In vessels 1, 2, and 3, of equal volumes, the reaction X + Y → XY has relative rates of 1:2:1. X molecules are represented by red spheres, and Y molecules are represented by gray spheres.
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Determine the order of reaction in X and Y.
In vessels 1, 2, and 3, of equal volumes, the reaction X + Y → XY has relative rates of 1:2:1. X molecules are represented by red spheres, and Y molecules are represented by gray spheres.
Determine the order of reaction in X and Y.