Below are four kinetic expressions (mathematical models), which have been proposed to simulate coliform die - away during the disinfection of wastewater. Given the batch laboratory data in the table below, which of the four models best describes the coliform die - away? Linearize the equations and make four graphical presentations of the linearized equation and the laboratory data.
a. dC/dt =-k1C
b. dC/dt = -k2C2
c. dC/dt = -k3CX where, X is the concentration of the chlorine disinfectant,
d. dC/dt = -k4Ct where, C is the concentration of the coliform bacteria (colony forming units, cfu/mL) and is t (min)
For the best model, report the rate constant that you obtained from your plot.