Formal Description of Chemical Reactions

In this chapter we consider only single chemical reactions, all occurring in one phase. In the next chapter we consider multiple reactions, in series and in parallel, occurring in one or more phases. The next chapter introduces no new principles, only more complex and interesting applications of the ideas of this chapter. 

As an example of this kind of reaction, which will appear often in this chapter, consider the reaction of hydrogen and nitrogen to form ammonia 

Physical and Chemical Equilibrium for Chemical Engineers, Second Edition. Noel de Nevers. 2012 John Wiley Sons, Inc. Published 2012 by John Wiley Sons, Inc. 

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