oxidation of iron in a groundwater supply is described by first-order kinetics with a rate constant of 5/hr. the untreated iron concentration is 1.8 mg/L and 90% removal is desired. the necessary hydraulic residence time (hr) for a complete mix reactor is most nearly

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How does -r =KCa equal -r=kCao(1-Xa)?

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