The following data were taken for the thermal decomposition of N₂O₃at a constant temperature:

Using Excel, make three graphs: one with ln ([N₂O₃]) as a function of t, one with 1/[N₂O₃] as a function of t, and one with 1/[N₂O₃]² as a function of t. Determine which graph is most nearly linear. If the first graph is most nearly linear, the reaction is first order; if the second graph is most nearly linear, the reaction is second order, and if the third graph is most nearly linear, the reaction is third order.

Transcribed Image Text:

t/s 184 426 867 1877 [N2O3]/mol I 2.33 2.08 1.67 1.36 0.72