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Question

Consider the formation of NO₃ in the following reaction: N₂(g) + 3 O₂(g) → 2 NO₃(g). What is the relationship between the rate of consumption of N₂ and O₂?

Accepted Answer

The rate of consumption of O₂ is three times faster than the rate of consumption of N₂.

Rate equation showing the relationship between N2 and O2 consumption rates in a chemical reaction.

Answer

The rate of consumption of O₂ is three times faster than the rate of consumption of N₂.

Alternate rate equation illustrating the consumption rates of N2 and O2 in a chemical reaction.

Consider the formation of NO3 in the following reaction: N2(g) + 3 O2(g) → 2 NO3(g). What is the relationship between the rate of consumption of N2 and O2?

Consider the formation of NO₃ in the following reaction: N₂(g) + 3 O₂(g) → 2 NO₃(g). What is the relationship between the rate of consumption of N₂ and O₂?