An anionic polymerization is to be carried out in a CSTR. The reaction steps are
The entering concentration of monomer and initiator are M0 and
I0, respectively.
(a) Derive an equation involving
the monomer concentration and only the variables kp, k1,
I0, 
(i.e.,=V/v), and M0.
(b)
Derive an equation of the radical concentration as a function of space
time,
(Ans. 
)
(c) Choose representative values of ki (0.015
dm3/mol*s) and kp (103 dm3/mol*s)to
plot I and M as a function of . What if ki>>kp and
R1=I0
(d) Derive equations for the
first and second moments and 
, 
and
D.