2. Consider the following reactions: A -> B (1) B + M -> C (2) Assume M is present in great excess. The concentrations of B and C are zero at t =0. (a) Write out the rate equations for A, B and C (b) Assuming the pseudo-steady -state approximation for B, derive a set of equations for the time dependent variation in concentration of A, B and C (c) Make a sketch (plot) of the changes in concentrations of all three as a function of time.

2. Consider the following reactions: A -> B (1) B + M -> C (2) Assume M is present in great excess. The concentrations of B and C are zero at t =0. (a) Write out the rate equations for A, B and C (b) Assuming the pseudo-steady -state approximation for B, derive a set of equations for the time dependent variation in concentration of A, B and C (c) Make a sketch (plot) of the changes in concentrations of all three as a function of time.

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Chapter20: Kinetics

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