2. The rate constant for the first-order reaction: SO,Cl,(g) = SO2(lg) + Cl2(g) is 2.2 x 10-5 s -1. Assume tnat the initial concentration of SO2CI2 is 2.00 M. A. What is the half-life? B. How long would it take for the concentration of SO2CI2 to decrease to 25% of its initial value? C. How long will it take for 12.5% of its initial value to decompose?

2. The rate constant for the first-order reaction: SO,Cl,(g) = SO2(lg) + Cl2(g) is 2.2 x 10-5 s -1. Assume tnat the initial concentration of SO2CI2 is 2.00 M. A. What is the half-life? B. How long would it take for the concentration of SO2CI2 to decrease to 25% of its initial value? C. How long will it take for 12.5% of its initial value to decompose?

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Chapter11: Chemical Kinetics: Rates Of Reactions

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