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Ch.15 - Chemical Kinetics
Chapter 15, Problem 90c

The tabulated data were collected for this reaction at a certain temperature: X2Y → 2 X + Y c. What is the concentration of X after 10.0 hours?

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Chemical Reaction Stoichiometry

Stoichiometry involves the calculation of reactants and products in chemical reactions based on balanced equations. In the given reaction, X<sub>2</sub>Y decomposes into 2 moles of X and 1 mole of Y, indicating the molar relationships between the substances. Understanding these ratios is essential for determining the concentration of products formed over time.
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Concentration and Molarity

Concentration refers to the amount of a substance in a given volume of solution, commonly expressed in molarity (moles per liter). To find the concentration of X after a specified time, one must consider the initial concentration of reactants and how they change as the reaction proceeds. This concept is crucial for quantifying the amount of X produced after 10.0 hours.
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Reaction Kinetics

Reaction kinetics studies the rates of chemical reactions and the factors affecting them. The time factor in the question (10.0 hours) is significant, as it influences how much of the reactants have converted into products. Understanding the kinetics of the reaction helps predict the concentration of X at a specific time point.
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