Question
According to the mechanism below, what is the correct expression for the rate consumption of A?
In the mechanism, M is a molecule that collides with A and A* is a highly-energized for of A.
Step 1: A+M <--> A*+M : rate constants k1 and k-1
Step 2: A* <--> C : rate constants k2, and k-2
In the mechanism, M is a molecule that collides with A and A* is a highly-energized for of A.
Step 1: A+M <--> A*+M : rate constants k1 and k-1
Step 2: A* <--> C : rate constants k2, and k-2