Question

In the hydrogenation of ethylene using a nickel catalyst, the initial concentration of ethylene is 2.00mol?L?1 and its rate constant (k) is0.0020mol?L?1?s?1 . Determine the rate of reaction if it follows a zero-order reaction mechanism.
Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units.

Answer 1

Answer:

The rate of reaction of a zero-order reaction  is 0.0020 mol/L.

Explanation:

The rate expression of the zero order kinetic are :

$R=k[A]^o$

[A]= initial concentration of reactant

k = rate constant

R = rate of reaction

We have :

Rate constant of the reaction , k = 0.0020 mol/L s

$R=0.0020 mol/L s\times 1$

R = 0.0020 mol/L s

The rate of reaction of a zero-order reaction  is 0.0020 mol/L.