Chapter 6 Self Test

Writing Net Rates of Formation

The reactions:

are elementary. Write the net rates of formation for A, B, C and D.

Hint 1: What is the net rate of formation of A?

Hint 2: What is the net rate of formation of B?

Hint 3: What is the net rate of formation of C?

Full Solution

Hint 1

A.

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Hint 2

B.

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Hint 3

C.

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The reactions:

are elementary. Write the net rates of formation for A, B, C and D.

Solution

A.

B.

C.

D.

These net rates of reaction are now coupled with the appropriate mole balance of A, B, C, and D and solved using a numerical software package.

For example for a PFR:

etc.

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