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What form of the mole balance equation must be used when accounting for pressure drop effects?
What form of the mole balance equation must be used when accounting for pressure drop effects?
- Differential form (correct)
- Derivative form
- Integral form
- Exponential form
In terms of catalyst weight, what is the differential form of the mole balance equation for a second-order, irreversible reaction?
In terms of catalyst weight, what is the differential form of the mole balance equation for a second-order, irreversible reaction?
- $dX = -2rA' dW$
- $dW = -rA' dX$
- $dX = -rA' dW$ (correct)
- $dW = -2rA' dX$
How does the reaction rate change with increasing pressure drop according to Equation (5-20)?
How does the reaction rate change with increasing pressure drop according to Equation (5-20)?
- The reaction rate increases
- The reaction rate becomes zero
- The reaction rate decreases (correct)
- The reaction rate remains constant
Based on stoichiometry for gas-phase reactions, how is CA related to FA?
Based on stoichiometry for gas-phase reactions, how is CA related to FA?
What does Equation (5-19) represent in terms of the rate law for a second-order, irreversible reaction?
What does Equation (5-19) represent in terms of the rate law for a second-order, irreversible reaction?