<span>The glycine molecules can bind together and release a molecule of water by the process of condensation. Water would then be considered a by-product of the reaction. Condensation can also be seen when water in the air touches a container filled with cold liquid and you see water drops on the side of the glass.</span>
The rate of the reaction is measurable quantity that refers to the amount or how much is are chemical substances reagents used up or converted into the product over some period of time.
Rate = change in the amount/time.
This can indirectly be observed through many ways, such as the volume of gas given off if the byproduct is a gas being produced, the colour of the solution etc.
Molar mass HNO₃ = 63.0 g/mol
number of moles = 3.94 / 63.0 => 0.0625 moles
Volume = moles / molarity
V = 0.0625 / 1.50
V = 0.04166 L x 1000 = 41.66 mL
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