Wednesday, May 13, 2009

DETERMINATION OF RATE

The rate of reaction is determined by the rate constant (K) multiplied by the concentration of either the products or the reactants.

A + B ↔ C + D

Rate Determination

Forward Rate = Kf[A][B]
Reverse Rate = Kr[A][B]

**Remember that the [ ] symbols represent concentration!

In equilibrium, the forward rate equals the reverse rate.

Kf[A][B] = Kr[A][B]

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