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

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a homework problem related to average reaction rates, specifically focusing on the equation Δ[A]/aΔt = Δ[B]/bΔt. Participants are attempting to understand how to apply this equation to calculate reaction rates for different species involved in a chemical reaction.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant states the equation Δ[A]/aΔt = Δ[B]/bΔt and presents an attempt at a solution involving Δ[I]/3Δt = Δ[H]/2Δt = 7.8E-4, but expresses confusion about the next steps.
  • Another participant questions the calculations presented, noting that the numbers do not agree with the expected answers and suggests that part B follows a similar approach to part A.
  • A participant indicates uncertainty about the fundamental meaning of dividing 7.8E-4 by 3 and questions whether they should divide by 2 for part B.
  • One participant challenges the accuracy of the initial claim regarding Δ[I]/3Δt = Δ[H]/2Δt = 7.8E-4, emphasizing the importance of including units and suggesting a different approach to applying the equation.
  • Another participant provides a specific rate of production for I3^- and asks about the rate of H^+ consumption, indicating a relationship between the two species in the reaction.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the calculations and interpretations of the reaction rates. There is no consensus on the correct approach or the accuracy of the initial claims, and the discussion remains unresolved.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not fully clarified the assumptions behind their calculations, and there are unresolved questions regarding the application of the reaction rate equation to the specific problem.

Not a Wrench
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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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