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H2+2IBr→2HBr+I2
Time (s) | I2 concentration (M) |
5 | 1.44 |
15 | 1.6 |
I have already figured out that the rate of formation of I2 is .016 and the rate of formation of HBr is 0.032. but now they are asking - what is the average rate of change of H2? Remember that reactant concentrations decrease over time. And I am confused how do I solve for a reactant?
H2 + 2IBr -------- 2HBr + I2
Time (s) I2concentration (M)
5 1.44
15 1.60
Average rate = Δ[I2] / Δt
Average rate = 1.60 – 1.44 / 15 – 5 = 0.16 / 10
Average rate = 0.016
Time (s) I2 concentration (M) HBr concentration (M)
5 1.44 (2 x 1.44) = 2.88
15 1.60 (2 x 1.60) = 3.20
Average rate = Δ[HBr] / Δt
Average rate = 3.20 – 2.88 / 15 – 5 = 0.32 / 10
Average rate = 0.032
Time (s) I2concentration (M) H2concentration (M)
5 1.44 -1.44
15 1.60 -1.60
Average rate = Δ[H2] / Δt
Average rate = -1.60 – (-1.44) / 15 – 5 = -1.60 + 1.44 / 10 = -0.16 / 10
Average rate = -0.016