(a)
Interpretation:
The average rate of decomposition of
Concept Introduction:
(a)
Answer to Problem 17E
The average rate of decomposition of
Explanation of Solution
The reaction is given as follows:
The given data is shown below:
The rate of the reaction is given as follows:
The average rate of decomposition of
Therefore, the average rate of decomposition of
Similarly, the average rate of production of
Therefore, the average rate of production of
(b)
Interpretation:
The average rate of decomposition of
Concept Introduction:
Rate of reaction represents the change of concentration of a reactant or a product with respect to time. It can be expressed either by the reduce amount of reactant in per unit time or increase the amount of product in per unit time.
(b)
Answer to Problem 17E
The average rate of decomposition of
Explanation of Solution
The reaction is given as follows:
The given data is shown below:
The rate of the reaction is given as follows:
The average rate of decomposition of
Therefore, the average rate of decomposition of
Similarly, the average rate of production of
Therefore, the average rate of production of
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