Rate of formation, rate in terms of loss

[Arianna Ko 2E]

If we are given 2A --> B + C for example, if the questions says that the rate of formation of B is ______, then is that the same as saying the rate in terms of loss of A is _______? In other words, do those two phrases equal the same rate.

[Shally Li 2C]

Rate of formation of B is equal to 1/2 rate of decomp of A because A has a coefficient of 2.

[Lydia Luong 4L]

These phrases do not mean the same thing

[madisondesilva1c]

The two will have the same unique rate but the k forward and k reverse will not be the same value. The rate of formation of b is 1/2 decomposition of A given your provided example. Check the book problems such as 15.1 in 6th edition, I believe this could clarify this topic for you.