Consider the Following Reaction 8A(g) + 5B(g)  8C(g)

question 82

Multiple Choice

Consider the following reaction 8A(g) + 5B(g)  8C(g) + 6D(g)
If [C] is increasing at the rate of 4.0 mol L^-1s^-1, at what rate is [B] changing?

• A) -0.40 mol L^-1s^-1
• B) -2.5 mol L^-1s^-1
• C) -4.0 mol L^-1s^-1
• D) -6.4 mol L^-1s^-1
• E) none of the above, since its rate of change must be positive

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