Question

Why is the rate constant important?

Answer 1

Rate constant:

Rate constant ‘k’ is the relationship between the rate of the chemical reactions and the molar concentration.

Consider the rate law. $\mathrm{Rate}=\mathrm{k}{\left[\mathrm{NO}\right]}_2\left[{\mathrm{O}}_2\right]\mathrm{Rate}=\mathrm{k}{\left[\mathrm{NO}\right]}_2\left[{\mathrm{O}}_2\right]$ represents a process that is third-order overall, second-order in nitric oxide, and first-order in oxygen.

It is really useful and significant because:

• It helps us to scrutinize as a tool. Just by looking at it, one could strategize the increased or decreased efficiency of the reaction.
• This helps us to understand whether or not to slow down the reaction.
• This understanding is very crucial for the manufacturing of medicines and fertilizers or in various other industries so that maximum yield could be possible.