The overall order of a chemical reaction is calculated by summing the exponents of the concentration terms present in the rate law expression. For the given rate law:
Rate = k[A]½ [B]3/2
The term [A]½ signifies a reaction order of ½ with respect to reactant A, and [B]3/2 indicates a reaction order of 3/2 with respect to reactant B.
The overall reaction order is determined by the sum of these individual orders:
1. Order with respect to A: ½
2. Order with respect to B: 3/2
3. Overall order = ½ + 3/2 = 2
Consequently, the overall order of this reaction is 2.
Write IUPAC names of the following coordination entities:
(a) \( [Fe(en)_2Cl_2]^+ \)
(b) \( [Co(NH_3)_4(H_2O)Br]SO_4 \)
(c) \( [Ni(CN)_4]^{2-} \)