The reform reaction between steam and gaseous methane (CH₂) produces "synthesis gas," a mixture of carbon monoxide gas and dihydrogen gas. Synthesis gas is one of the most widely used industrial chemicals, and is the major industrial source of hydrogen. Suppose a chemical engineer studying a new catalyst for the reform reaction finds that 531. liters per second of methane are consumed when the reaction is run at 228. "C and the methane is supplied at 0.62 atm. Calculate the rate at which dihydrogen is being produced. Give your answer in kilograms per second. Round your answer to 2 significant digits.

The reform reaction between steam and gaseous methane (CH₂) produces "synthesis gas," a mixture of carbon monoxide gas and dihydrogen gas. Synthesis gas is one of the most widely used industrial chemicals, and is the major industrial source of hydrogen. Suppose a chemical engineer studying a new catalyst for the reform reaction finds that 531. liters per second of methane are consumed when the reaction is run at 228. "C and the methane is supplied at 0.62 atm. Calculate the rate at which dihydrogen is being produced. Give your answer in kilograms per second. Round your answer to 2 significant digits.

Chemistry for Engineering Students

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Chapter5: Gases

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