The ozone in the Earths ozone layer decomposes according to the equation 2 O 3 (g)

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The ozone in the Earth’s ozone layer decomposes according to the equation 2 O3(g) → 3 O2(g)

The mechanism of the reaction is thought to proceed through an initial fast equilibrium and a slow step:
Step 1: Fast, reversible03(g) = O(g) + O(g)

Step 2: SlowO3(g) + O(g)  2 O(g)

Show that the mechanism agrees with this experimental rate law:
Rate = −(1/2)Δ[O3]/Δt = k [O3]2/[O2].

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Chemistry And Chemical Reactivity

ISBN: 9780357001172

10th Edition

Authors: John C. Kotz, Paul M. Treichel, John Townsend, David Treichel

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