Chapter 12.1, Problem 12.2P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The average rate of decomposition of ${\text{N}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_{\text{5}}$ and the average rate of formation of ${\text{O}}_{\text{2}}$ during the given time interval has to be calculated.

Concept introduction:

Rate of reaction:

The rate of a reaction is defined by the change in concentration of substrate (reactant) or target (product) with change in time.

$\text{Rate}\text{=}\frac{\text{Concentration}\text{change}\left(\text{in}\text{reactant}\text{or}\text{product}\right)}{\text{Time}\text{change}}$