Can anyone please explain to me what is reaction mechanisms and intermediate? I have read my book many times, but I don't get it. Also, it would be great if you can me some examples about them. Thank you for your help!
Write the rate law for the following proposed mechanism for the decomposition of IBr to I2 and Br2.
IBr(g)---------->I(g) + Br(g) (fast)
IBr(g) + Br(g)-------->I(g) + Br2(g) (slow)
I(g) + I(g)--------->I2(g) (fast)
The answer is R=k[IBr]^2. I don't know where this answer comes...
Write the electron configuration of Cd2+
Is It right if I write it like this 1s^2 2s^2 2p^6 3s^1 3p^6 3d^10 4s^2 4p^6 5s^2 4d^10?
Can anyone please correct me if it is wrong? Thank you very much!