Average Reaction Rates Homework: Δ[A]/aΔt = Δ[ B]/bΔt

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The discussion focuses on calculating average reaction rates using the equation Δ[A]/aΔt = Δ[B]/bΔt. Participants express confusion regarding the application of this equation in their homework, particularly in determining the correct values for Δ[I-] and Δ[H+]. The correct interpretation involves recognizing that for every molecule of I3- produced at a rate of 2.6E-4 M/s, two atoms of H+ are consumed. This relationship is crucial for solving both parts A and B of the homework assignment.

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Homework Statement


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Homework Equations


Δ[A]/aΔt = Δ[ B]/bΔt

The Attempt at a Solution


Δ[ I]/3Δt = Δ[H]/2Δt = 7.8E-4. What exactly am I supposed to do for this?
 
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Not a Wrench said:
Δ/3Δt = Δ[H]/2Δt = 7.8E-4
I don't understand what you calculate here, and the number you get there (which is not the answer) doesn't agree with the number you put into the form (which is also not the answer).

Part B works in the same way as part A.
 
mfb said:
I don't understand what you calculate here, and the number you get there (which is not the answer) doesn't agree with the number you put into the form (which is also not the answer).

Part B works in the same way as part A.
What I did in part A was divide 7.8E-4 by 3. However I am unsure what this is fundamentally doing apparently as I can not understand how to get part B. Do I divide 7.8E-4 by 2?
 
Not a Wrench said:
Δ[ I]/3Δt = Δ[H]/2Δt = 7.8E-4.
That is not true. -Δ[I-]/Δt = 7.8e-4 M/s (don't forget the units), as you were told. Given this, how would you apply Δ[ I-]/3Δt = Δ[H+]/2Δt to answer the question?
 
You know ##I_3^-## is produced at 2.6*10-4 M/s. For every molecule of ##I_3^-## produced, two atoms of ##H^+## are used.
What is the rate of ##H^+## consumption?
 

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