Question

Determine the order of reaction which has the rate expression, Rate = k [A]^1/2[B]^1/2.

Answer 1

The given rate expression is Rate = k [A]^1/2[B]^1/2.

Order of reaction = sum of powers of concentration in the rate law

∴ Order = `1/2 + 1/2`

Order = 1

∴ The order of reaction for the given rate expression is first-order reaction.