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Homework Statement
This is not a homework question, rather, I am just trying to clarify a concept and example in my textbook.
Ammonia is produced by the reaction of Nitrogen (N2) with hydrogen (H2) as shown in this equation.
N2 + 3 H2 --> 2 NH3
The rate of ammonia production is 5.0 x 10-6 mol/(L * s)
What is the general reaction rate?
What are the corresponding rates for nitrogen and hydrogen transformation?
2. The attempt at a solution
Calculation:
= (1/2) ( 5.0 x 10-6 mol/(L * s) )
= 2.5 x 10-6 mol/(L * s)
My question is: aren't they already giving us a rate when they say that "The rate of ammonia production is 5.0 x 10-6 mol/(L * s)" ... so why is it necessary to use the general reaction rate law to figure out the "rate". Isn't the rate already given. I'm kind of confused about this.