How to Calculate Rate Constant (k) of Reaction Rates
*I recommend watching this in x1.25 - 1.5 speed
In this video we go over the next variable in reaction rates, solving for the rate constant, or "k". If k isn't the first variable you're solving for, these can kind of be plug-and-chug problems but a cool feature of them is being able to double check your answers.
As mentioned, don't be too worried if your double-checked answer is a little off from your original answer- in most cases it should be. This is because if your rate orders (first, second, third, etc.) were derived via any form of approximation or rounding, this will equate to whatever degree of difference between your first answer and your optional second one. You'll catch an error you might have made if your second answer is significantly different from your first one.
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I am not an expert in this topic. I am just a clinical lab scientist and life-long student who learns best from videos/visual representations and demonstration and have often turned to Youtube for help learning. My hope is that others in the same boat find and benefit from this.
Main Helpful Sources:
-Khan Academy
-https://chem.libretexts.org/Bookshelv...