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CHM 101 CHM 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

What are the units for the rate constant of a zero-order reaction?
Options
A M s⁻¹
Correct Answer
B M⁻¹ s⁻¹
C s⁻¹
D M⁻² s⁻¹
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

For a zero-order reaction, rate = k. Rate has units of M s⁻¹, so the units of k are also M s⁻¹.

Hint

Solve the rate law equation for the units of k.

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