The decomposition of nitrous oxide, N2O, is believed to occur by a two-step mechanism:N2O(g)----->N2(g) + O(g) (slow)N2O(g) + O(g)---->N2(g) + O2(g) (fast)(a) Write the equation for the overall reaction. (b) Write the rate law for the overall reaction.

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The decomposition of nitrous oxide, N2O, is believed to occur by a two-step mechanism:
N2O(g)----->N2(g) + O(g) (slow)
N2O(g) + O(g)---->N2(g) + O2(g) (fast)
(a) Write the equation for the overall reaction. (b) Write the rate law for the overall reaction.

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