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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the correct rate law for the elementary reaction: O3(g) + O(g) → 2O2(g)?
A
rate = k[O]
B
rate = k[O3]^2
C
rate = k[O2]^2
D
rate = k[O3][O]
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Identify that the reaction given is an elementary reaction, which means the rate law can be written directly from the molecularity of the reaction step.
Write the balanced elementary reaction: \(\mathrm{O_3(g) + O(g) \rightarrow 2O_2(g)}\).
Since the reaction involves one molecule of \(\mathrm{O_3}\) and one atom of \(\mathrm{O}\) colliding, the rate law depends on the concentration of both reactants.
Express the rate law as: \(\text{rate} = k[\mathrm{O_3}][\mathrm{O}]\), where \(k\) is the rate constant.
Confirm that the rate law matches the stoichiometry of the elementary step, and that no other species (like \(\mathrm{O_2}\)) appear in the rate law because they are products, not reactants.