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The decomposition of phosphine, PH3, occurs according to the following chemical equation: 4 PH3(g) → P4(g) + 6 H2(g) Initially, there is no P4 in the reaction chamber, but after 25 seconds, a concentration of 1.5 × 10-2 mol/L is detected. a) Calculate the average rate of reaction with respect to P4. b) Calculate the rate at which PH3 is disappearing.

Name: eight marks the decomposition of phosphine ph3 occurs according to the following chemical equation 4 ph3g p4g 6 h2g initially there is no p4 in the reaction chamber but after 25 seconds a co 93768
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          The decomposition of phosphine, PH3, occurs according to the following chemical equation:
4 PH3(g) → P4(g) + 6 H2(g)
Initially, there is no P4 in the reaction chamber, but after 25 seconds, a concentration of 1.5 × 10-2 mol/L is detected.
a) Calculate the average rate of reaction with respect to P4.
b) Calculate the rate at which PH3 is disappearing.

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Given: Change in polarity of P4 = 1.5 x 10^-2 mol/L Change in time = 25 seconds Average rate of reaction with respect to P4 = Change in polarity / Change in time Average rate of reaction with respect to P4 = (1.5 x 10^-2 mol/L) / (25 seconds) Average rate of Show more…

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The decomposition of phosphine, PH3, occurs according to the following chemical equation: 4 PH3(g) → P4(g) + 6 H2(g) Initially, there is no P4 in the reaction chamber, but after 25 seconds, a concentration of 1.5 × 10-2 mol/L is detected. a) Calculate the average rate of reaction with respect to P4. b) Calculate the rate at which PH3 is disappearing.