Calculating N2O4 Reaction Rate in 4L Container

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The reaction rate for the conversion of N2O4 to NO2 in a 4L container is calculated using the rate constant k of 0.050 s-1. Starting with 0.20 moles of N2O4, the initial concentration is determined to be 0.05 M. If 3/4 of the N2O4 is converted, the remaining concentration is 0.0125 M. The reaction rate is then calculated as v = k * concentration, resulting in a value of 0.001875, but the expected answer is 6.3 x 10^-4. Clarification is sought on the discrepancy in the calculated values.
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Homework Statement


N2O4 --------------> NO2 N2O4 for k = 0.050 s-1
The process starts from 0.20 mole of N2O4 in a container of 4.0L. Calculate v for N2O4.
if 3/4 of the N2O4 is converted

Homework Equations


To calculate concentration
c= mole/L

The Attempt at a Solution


0.20 mole /4.0 L =0.05 M
(3/4)x0.05 =0.0375 M
V(reaction rate) = k .0.0375M
v= 0.050 s-1 x 0.0375 M
v=0.001875
But the answer should be 6.3x10^-4 [/B]
 
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Nanu Nana said:
if 3/4 of the N2O4 is converted

?
 
Nanu Nana said:

if 3/4 of the N2O4 is converted

How did you arrive at this?
 
Suraj M said:
How did you arrive at this?

That's a given.
 
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