When evaluting a hypothesis,
scientists often use the
words supports or does
not support instead of
proves or disproves when
referring to evidence.
Explain why this practice
makes sense given
the nature of scientific
knowledge.

Consider the following multistep reaction: a b→ab(slow) a ab→a2b(fast)−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−− 2a b→a2b(overall) based on this mechanism, determine the rate law for the overall reaction. express your answer in standard masteringchemistry format. for example, if the rate law is k[a]3[b]2 type k*[a]^3*[b]^2