25 PT Which statement about exothermic reactions is true? A. Electrons are transferred in an ionic bond.

B. Electrons are shared in an ionic bond.

C. Protons are transferred in an ionic bond.

D. Protons are shared in an ionic bond.

Determine the rate law, including the values of the orders and rate law constant, for the following reaction using the experimental data provided. a + b yields products trial [a] [b] rate 1 0.30 m 0.25 m 1.2 × 10-2 m/min 2 0.30 m 0.50 m 4.8 × 10-2 m/min 3 0.60 m 0.50 m 9.6 × 10-2 m/min