An irreversible first-order decomposition reaction A → M is carried out in a CFSTR, with k = 0.005 min⁻¹. The feed composition c_Af is 0.2 g-mol/L, and the desired production rate of product is 50 g-mol/min.
a. What is the minimum possible flow rate?
b. Consider flow rates up to four times the minimum, and calculate the reactor volumes and the effluent concentrations.