Question

Consider the reaction H₂(g) + Cl₂(g) → 2HCl(g). The rate of change of H₂(g) is -0.012 m/s. What is the rate of change of HCl(g)?

Answer 1

The rate of change of HCl(g) is -0.024 m/s.

Step-by-step explanation:

The reaction H₂(g) + Cl₂(g) → 2HCl(g) has a rate of change of H₂(g) of -0.012 m/s. Since the stoichiometric coefficient of HCl(g) is 2 in the balanced equation, the rate of change of HCl(g) must be twice the rate of change of H₂(g). Therefore, the rate of change of HCl(g) is -0.024 m/s.