How To Determine The Units Of The Rate Constant K - Chemical Kinetics

This chemistry video tutorial explains how to determine the units of the rate constant K for a first order reaction, second order reaction, and a zero order reaction. It provides a formula and a simple process to calculate it. This video is part of the chemical kinetics series. It contains plenty of examples for you to learn the concept.

Chem Kinetics Formula Sheet:

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Chemical Kinetics - Initial Rate Method:

Rate Constant k - Find The Units:

Integrated Rate Laws - 1st & 2nd Order:

Reaction Rate Factors:

Collision Theory & Activation Energy:

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Potential Energy Diagrams:

Elementary Rate Laws:

Rate Laws of Reaction Mechanisms:

Intermediates & Catalysts:

Types of Catalysts:

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The Equilibrium Expression:

Calculating Kp From Kc:

Chemical Equilibrium & Ice Tables:

Le Chatelier's Principle:

Acids and Bases - Introduction:

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[erikdejong]

How do I find K if I don't have the rate yet, like if I only have the concentrations and the order of the reaction.

[kendallbiggs]

How would you find the units of k prime?

[louiseziegler]

How would I find the units of K if the concentration is another unit (such as atms)? Would I just say atm^(1-n) * t^(-1)? Thank you!