Determine the order of the reaction with respect to A and B. Justify your answer. Calculate the value of the rate constant, specifying units. Justify your choice. On the basis of bonding principles, predict whether each of the following compounds exists. In each case, explain your prediction.
Potassium has a lower first-ionization energy than lithium.
The ionic radius of N 3 is larger than that of O 2 . A calcium atom is larger than a zinc atom. Boron has a lower first-ionization energy than beryllium. For the gaseous equilibrium represented below, it is observed that greater amounts of PCl 3 and Cl 2 are produced as the temperature is increased. Explain your reasoning in terms of thermodynamic principles.