Consider the reaction:
SO2 + O3 → SO3 + O2.
A rate study of this reaction was conducted at 298 K. The data
that were obtained are shown in the table:
[SO2], mol/L
[O3], mol/L
Initial Rate, mol/(L.s)
0.25
0.40
0.118
0.25
0.20
0.118
0.75
0.20
1.062
a. What is the order with respect to:
SO2?
O3?
b. Write the rate law for this reaction.
c. Determine the value and units of the rate constant,
k.