Extent of Reaction in Process Calculations Formulas

Extent of Reaction measures the progress of a reaction and is defined as the degree to which a reaction has advanced. And is denoted by ξ_Reaction. Extent of Reaction is usually measured using the Mole for Amount of Substance. Note that the value of Extent of Reaction is always positive.

Formulas to find Extent of Reaction in Process Calculations

fxExtent of Reaction given Change in Number of MolesGo

fxExtent of Reaction given Number of Moles Initially and at EquilibriumGo

Process Calculations formulas that make use of Extent of Reaction

fxStoichiometric Number given Change in Number of Moles and Extent of ReactionGo

fxStoichiometric Number given Number of Moles Initially and at EquilibriumGo

fxChange in Number of Moles due to ReactionGo

fxNumber of Moles Initially given Extent of ReactionGo

fxNumber of Moles at Equilibrium given Extent of ReactionGo

List of variables in Process Calculations formulas

fx Change in Number of Moles Go

fx Stoichiometric Coefficient for i-th Component Go

fx Number of Moles at Equilibrium Go

fx Initial Number of Moles Go

FAQ

What is the Extent of Reaction?

Extent of Reaction measures the progress of a reaction and is defined as the degree to which a reaction has advanced. Extent of Reaction is usually measured using the Mole for Amount of Substance. Note that the value of Extent of Reaction is always positive.

Can the Extent of Reaction be negative?

No, the Extent of Reaction, measured in Amount of Substance cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Extent of Reaction?

Extent of Reaction is usually measured using the Mole[mol] for Amount of Substance. Millimole[mol], Kilomole[mol], Pound Mole[mol] are the few other units in which Extent of Reaction can be measured.

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