Consider the following hypothetical data collected in two studies of the reaction
2A(g) + 2B(g) †’ C(g) + 2D(g)

In experiment 1, [B] = 10.0 M. In experiment 2, [B] = 20.0 M.

a. Use the concentration versus time data to determine the rate law for the reaction.
b. Solve for the rate constant k for the reaction. Include units.
c. Calculate the concentration of A in experiment 1 at t = 30. s.
d. The following three mechanisms are proposed for this reaction:
i. 2B ‡Œ B2 (Fast equilibrium)
B2 + A †’ E + D (Slow)
E + A †’ C + D (Fast)
ii. A + B †’ D + F (Slow)
F + B †’ C + G (Fast)
G + A †’ D (Fast)
iii. A + 2B †’ E + D (Slow)
E + A †’ C + D (Fast)
Choose the best mechanism(s). Include an explanation of which mechanism(s) you exclude and why. If you believe two (or even all three) mechanisms are equally good, explain why.

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Experiment Experi Time (s) A (mol/L.) A] (mol/L) 10. 20 30. 40 1.0 x 10-2 8.4 X 10- 7.1 x 10- 1.0 x 102 5.0 x 10-3 2.5 X 103 1.3 x 10-3 6.3 x 10-4 5.0 x 10 -diA] Ratedt