Question

The reaction; 2N₂O₅ ----> 4NO₂ + O₂, shows an increase in concentration of NO₂ by 20 x 10^-3 mol litre^-1 in 5 second. Calculate

(a) rate of appearance of NO₂,

(b) rate of reaction and

(c) rate of disappearance of N₂O₅.

Answer 1

Increase in concentration of NO₂ = 20 x 10^-3 mol litre^-1

time taken = 5 sec