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EEJ MAIN Chemistry
QUESTION #5541
Question 1
The elementary reaction $2A + B_2 \to 2AB$ occurs in a vessel. If the volume is reduced by a factor of 3, by what factor does the reaction rate increase? (Round to nearest integer)
Correct Answer Explanation
For elementary reactions, rate = $k[A]^2[B_2]$. When volume is reduced by factor 3, all concentrations increase by factor 3: $[A]_{\text{new}} = 3[A]$, $[B_2]_{\text{new}} = 3[B_2]$. New rate $= k(3[A])^2(3[B_2]) = 9\times3\times k[A]^2[B_2] = 27\times$ (original rate). The rate increases by a factor of 27.
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