Determine Rate Law For Chem Reaction

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The discussion focuses on determining the rate law for a chemical reaction when given "Reaction time (seconds)" instead of "initial rate (M/s)". The user seeks guidance on converting reaction time into initial rate, which is essential for calculating the rate of change for reactants. The approach involves using the concentration data from multiple trials to derive the rate, specifically comparing trials where the concentration of one reactant remains constant while the other varies. This method allows for the calculation of the rate of change for the reactant of interest.

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Can some body please help me on my homework. The problem is in the link image below (click to go to it)

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I'd know how to do that problem if it said "initial rate (M/s)" in the last column, but it says "Reaction time (seconds)" and I don't know what to do in that situation.

My guess is that I would need to somehow use that "Reaction time in seconds" to convert it into the initial rate, but I have noo idea how to. If I can do that I know the problem is easy, but I don't know how to. Please help!
 
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Someone please correct me if I am wrong on this. I remember these as in you have to calculate the rate of change for X. When you calculate it the other concentrations can show no chage. Example: ----A---B---Rate M/s
1--1.0--2.0-----x
2--2.0--2.0-----x
3--1.0--1.0-----x

To calculate the rate for A you would use trials 1 and two because B is the same in this

Note: None of the values are negative, I just had problems if the hyphens were not in place, the table got messed up.
 
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