We have been studying the reaction
Suppose that the rate constants can be estimated from experimental data
(they can, from experiments to be discussed later) and that their values
are, approximately, 
,
and 
. Is it
appropriate to use either the equilibrium or steady-state approximation?
Why? If 
,
roughly what is the value of b after the induction period but
before significant amounts of product have accumulated? What is the
initial rate? Further suppose that we want a maximum of 1% of the A
initially present to react during the initial rate experiment. Roughly
how long should we allow the reaction to proceed?