Chemistry 9701 · 26 Reaction kinetics
26.1 Simple rate equations, orders of reaction and rate constants
Construct rate equations, determine reaction orders, calculate rate constants/half-lives, and propose mechanisms consistent with rate data.
- Questions
- 60
- Years
- 2015–2026
- Multiple choice
- 2
- Written answer
- 58
- Average marks
- 11.7
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