Problem: Consider the following data showing the initial rate of a reaction (A products) at several different concentrations of A.[A](M) Initial Rate  (M/s)0.150.0200.300.1580.601.266What is the order of the reaction?Express your answer as an integer

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(a) To calculate the order of the reaction with respect to each reactant, we will use the experimental data given. 

[A](M) Initial Rate  (M/s)
0.150.020
0.300.158
0.601.266

rate 2rate 1=[A]x[A]x

x = order

(Larger concentration should be on the numerator)

Solve for x:

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Consider the following data showing the initial rate of a reaction (A products) at several different concentrations of A.

[A](M) Initial Rate  (M/s)
0.150.020
0.300.158
0.601.266


What is the order of the reaction?

Express your answer as an integer

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