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작성자 ael*** 등록일 2018-09-15 오후 9:15:03
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If I want to find the rate law for the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide as an example, is the catalyst also part of the rate law? For example, if Mn02 is used as a catalyst, would the rate law be rate=k[hydrogen peroxide][manganese dioxide]? 

Thank you
2018-09-21 오후 7:35:31

Hello!

Sorry for the late reply. 

For the rate law, it can include the concentration of MnO2 which is a catalyst. 

You can write the rate law as you said : Rate = k[H2O2][MnO2]

But for the reaction order should be investigated with respect to H2O2 and MnO2. I don't know if they have first order, respectively as you stated. 

 

Why is the concentration of MnO2 included?

The concentration of catalyst does not change throughout the reaction, thus [MnO2] stays the same too. 

It can be writeen as Rate = k[H2O2][MnO2] or Rate = k'[H2O2] where k'=k*[MnO2].

 

Additionaly, MnO2 is not a manganese dioxide, it is manganese(IV) oxide. 

It is an ionic compound which has no prefixes in naming, and Mn is a transition metal which requires roman numeral for its charge. 

 

I hope it helps. 

Thank you!

 

 

Kelda 

 

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