lABEL THE VARIABLES IN THE EQUEATION BELOW WITH THE CORRECT UNIT
RATE=k(A)
UNITS:
S-1, M, M-2 S-1, M.S-1, M.S, M-1S-1
WHAT IS RATE
WHAT IS K
WHAT IS A
(A) in mols/L or M
rate in change in M/s
k then is s^-1
In the given equation, the units for the variables are as follows:
RATE: M.S-1 (meaning "moles per second", where M represents the unit of the substance being measured)
K: M-1S-1 (inverse seconds, which represents the rate constant)
A: M (representing the concentration or amount of the substance being measured)
To label the variables in the equation "RATE = k(A)" with the correct units, we need to understand the meaning of each variable.
1. RATE: Rate is a measure of how quickly something changes over time. It represents the dependent variable in the equation.
2. k: The variable "k" represents the rate constant or proportionality constant. Its units depend on the type of reaction or process being measured. In the equation, it is multiplied by the variable "A".
3. A: The variable "A" represents the independent variable, which can vary and has an effect on the rate of the reaction or process. Its units will depend on the context of the problem.
Now let's match the units to each variable:
- RATE: The unit for rate can vary depending on the context, but some common units include molecules per second (S-1), moles per second (M.S-1), or meters per second (M.S-1).
- k: The unit for the rate constant "k" will depend on the order of the reaction, but common units include S-1 (per second), M-1S-1 (per mole per second), or M-2S-1 (per square meter per second).
- A: The unit for the variable "A" will depend on the specific context of the problem. It could have units such as moles (M), concentration (M), distance (M), or any quantity appropriate for the given situation.
Remember, these unit labels are given as examples, and the specific values would depend on the specific reaction or process you are considering.