The reaction of ammonium ion with nitrite ion in aqueous solution


NH4+ + NO2- → N2 + 2 H2O is first order in NH4+ and second order overall.


Complete the rate law for this reaction. Use the form k[A]m[B]n... , where '1' is understood for m, n ... (don't enter 1) and concentrations taken to the zero power do not appear.