Molarity & Rate Law: Does It Affect Constants?

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The discussion centers on the relationship between molarity and rate law constants in chemical reactions. It establishes that the rate constant remains unaffected by changes in concentration, specifically molarity, while the reaction speed does vary. This conclusion is critical for understanding reaction kinetics and the application of rate laws in chemical equations.

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If you have different molarities of an acid, would it affect the rate law and have different constants for each molarity?
 
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Rate constant doesn't depend on the concentration, speed does.

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