1. A proposed mechanism for the thermal decomposition of ozone in the atmosphere is: 03 --> O₂ + O ka O₂ + 0 03 Ka' 03+02 0₂ Kb a. write out the differential rate law expression for the loss of O3. b write out the rate law expression for the O atom, which is an intermediate in the reaction. c. apply the steady state approximation to the intermediate and solve for the concentration of the O atom.

1. A proposed mechanism for the thermal decomposition of ozone in the atmosphere is: 03 --> O₂ + O ka O₂ + 0 03 Ka' 03+02 0₂ Kb a. write out the differential rate law expression for the loss of O3. b write out the rate law expression for the O atom, which is an intermediate in the reaction. c. apply the steady state approximation to the intermediate and solve for the concentration of the O atom.

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Chapter20: Kinetics

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Problem 20.60E

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