In a first-order reaction (A → B and rate = k [A]), tripling the concentration of A will have what effect on the reaction rate?

a It will stay the same.

b It will increase by a factor of three.

c It will decrease by a factor of three.

d It will increase by a factor of two.

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1 August, 05:04

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Fabian Sloan · Answer 1

Your answer is b just got done doing mine.

Camille Joyce · Answer 2

It will increase by a factor of three.

In a first-order reaction (A → B and rate = k [A]), tripling the concentration of A will have what effect on the reaction rate?a It will stay the same.b It will increase by a factor of three.c It will decrease by a factor of three.d It will increase by a factor of two.