Math Problem Statement
Solution
The reaction given is:
We are asked to relate the rate of change of to the rate of change of .
From stoichiometry, the relationship between the rates of change of the reactants and products is determined by their coefficients in the balanced chemical equation. Here, for every 2 moles of consumed, 3 moles of are produced.
Thus, we can set up the following relation:
[ \frac{\Delta [\text{H}_2]}{3} = -\frac{\Delta [\text{NH}_3]}{2} ]
or equivalently:
[ \Delta [\text{H}_2] = -\frac{3}{2} \Delta [\text{NH}_3] ]
This means that the rate of change of is times the rate of change of .
Thus, the correct answer is B:
[ \text{rate of change of } [\text{H}_2] = -\frac{3}{2} \left( \frac{\Delta [\text{NH}_3]}{\Delta t} \right) ]
Would you like further clarification or have any questions about this?
Here are a few related questions for deeper understanding:
- How do the stoichiometric coefficients in a chemical equation influence the relationship between reactants and products' rates of change?
- What is the significance of the negative sign in the rate equation?
- How would this relationship change if the reaction were reversed?
- How can the rate of a chemical reaction be experimentally determined?
- What does it mean for a rate of change to be expressed in terms of concentration over time?
Tip: Always ensure you balance the chemical equation correctly before applying stoichiometry to rate relationships.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Stoichiometry
Rates of Change
Chemical Kinetics
Formulas
Rate of change of [H2] = -3/2 * (Δ[NH3]/Δt)
Stoichiometry of chemical reactions
Theorems
Law of Conservation of Mass
Reaction rate relations from stoichiometry
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 11-12
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