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The initial rate refers to the speed at which a chemical reaction is occurring when it first starts, usually measured by monitoring changes in concentration over time during this early stage.

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The rate law for the following reaction is R = k[XY]^2. The initial rate of the reaction was found to be 0.16 mol/Ls when the initial concentration of XY is 0.40 mol/L. What is the value of the rate constant, k?
The rate law for the following reaction is R = k[A]^2. The initial rate of the reaction is defined as 0.080 mol/Ls, whereas the initial concentration of X is 0.20 mol/L. What is the value of the rate constant, k, for this reaction?

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