langmuir-hinshelwood-kinetics-interactive-simulation

Langmuir-Hinshelwood Kinetics: Interactive Simulation

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Langmuir-Hinshelwood Reaction in a PFR

Try to answer these questions before determining the answer with the simulation. We suggest that you write down the reasons for your answers.

For the reaction CO + ½O₂ → CO₂:

If the reaction takes place in a PFR and the feed is 50% CO and 50% O₂, what is the surface covered with at long distance down the reactor?
If the reaction takes place in a PFR and the feed is 67% CO and 33% O₂, what is the surface covered with at long distance down the reactor?
As the gas phase concentration of O₂ increases for the catalytic oxidation of CO to CO₂, what happens to the rate? Note that CO adsorbs more strongly than O₂.
As the gas phase concentration of CO increases for the catalytic oxidation of CO to CO₂, what happens to the rate? Note that CO adsorbs more strongly than O₂.