Chapter 6, Problem 6A.1AE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The amounts of A and B in the reaction $\text{A}\to \text{2}\text{B}$ when the extent of the reaction is $\text{0}\text{.60}\text{mol}$ have to be calculated.

Concept introduction: For a reaction, the extent of the reaction signifies the extent to which the reaction has occurred.  It is denoted by the symbol $\xi$.  It has the dimensions of amount of substance and has units of $\text{mol}$.