Asked by Adnerys Delgado on Jun 06, 2024

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In the following reaction, 4 Na + O2 → 2 Na2O, how can the rate of the reaction be determined?

A) By the 4-to-1 ratio of the reactants
B) By the increase of O2 with time
C) By the increase of Na with time
D) By the formation of Na2O over time

Reactants Ratio

The proportion of the quantities of different substances reacting in a chemical reaction.

Reaction Determination

The process of identifying the specific chemical reaction or mechanism that occurs based on the reactants and products observed.

  • Uncover the strategies for determining reaction speeds in a range of reaction types.
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Zybrea KnightJun 12, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The rate of a chemical reaction is determined by the change in concentration of reactants or products over time. In this case, monitoring the formation of the product Na₂S₂O over time directly reflects the reaction's progress.