A synthetic chemist investigates a reaction network in which three independent elementary processes occur simultaneously in a well-mixed, isothermal solution:
(a) Write the differential rate expressions for dtd[A], dtd[C], and dtd[E] in terms of the rate constants and instantaneous concentrations.
(b) Using k3=0.80M−1s−1, calculate the initial rate of formation of E, including units.
(c) For each elementary reaction, state its molecularity and briefly discuss how molecularity influences the expected frequency of successful collisions.