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Homework Statement
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?
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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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).Not a Wrench said:Δ/3Δt = Δ[H]/2Δt = 7.8E-4
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?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.
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?Not a Wrench said:Δ[ I]/3Δt = Δ[H]/2Δt = 7.8E-4.