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The reform reaction between steam and gaseous methane (CH4)

Last updated: 7/10/2022

The reform reaction between steam and gaseous methane (CH4)

The reform reaction between steam and gaseous methane (CH4) produces "synthesis gas," a mixture of carbon monoxide gas and dihydrogen gas. Synthesis gas is one of the most widely used industrial chemicals, and is the major industrial source of hydrogen. Suppose a chemical engineer studying a new catalyst for the reform reaction finds that 917. liters per second of methane are consumed when the reaction is run at 257. °C and the methane is supplied at 0.89 atm. Calculate the rate at which dihydrogen is being produced. Give your answer in kilograms per second. Round your answer to 2 significant digits.