rate equation?

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2 NO (g) + Cl2 (g) 2 NOCl (g)

If the partial pressure of NO is decreasing at the rate of 33 torr/min, what is the rate of change of the total pressure of the vessel?

2007-04-17 12:22:47 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Since there are 3 moles of gas on the left hand side, and 2 on the right, the total pressure will decrease at 50% of the rate at which NO is decreasing.

2007-04-17 20:37:34 · answer #1 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋