Given the rate law for a reaction, rate = k[A]², where rate is measured in units of M min^-1, what are the units for the rate constant k

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The rate law is rate = k[A]^2, so k = rate/[A]^2. The units of rate are M min^-1 and [A] is M, so k has units of M min^-1 / M^2 = M^-1 min^-1.

Given the Rate Law for a Reaction, Rate = K[A]2

Given the Rate Law for a Reaction, Rate = K[A]²