SUMMARY
The discussion centers on the rate law for the reaction Rate = k[BrO3-][Br-][H+]². When the concentration of H+ is decreased by a factor of 3, the rate of reaction changes by a factor of 1/9, not 1/8. This is derived from the squared relationship of H+ in the rate law, where (1/3)² equals 1/9. The misunderstanding arose from misinterpreting the exponent applied to the concentration of H+.
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