Chapter 11.1, Problem 11.1E

1. (a) From data in Table 11.1, calculate the rate of reaction for each time interval: (i) from 40.0 s to 60.0 s; (ii) from 20.0 s to 80.0 s; (iii) from 0.0 to 100.0 s.
2. (b) Use all of the data in the first two columns of Table 11.1 to draw a graph with time on the horizontal (x) axis and concentration on the vertical (y) axis. Draw a smooth curve through the data. On the graph, draw lines that correspond to Δ[Cv⁺]/Δt for each interval.
3. (c) Why is the rate not the same for each time interval in part (a), even though the average time for each interval is 50.0 s? (That is, for interval i, the average time is (40.0 s + 60.0 s)/2 = 50.0 s.) Write an explanation of the reason for a friend who is taking this course, and ask your friend to evaluate what you have written.