A first-order reaction that results in the destruction of a pollutant has a rate constant of 0.1/day. a) how many days will it take for 90 percent of the chemical to be destroyed? b) how long will it take for 99 percent of the chemical to be destroyed? c) how long will it take for 99.9 percent of the chemical to be destroyed?

A first-order reaction that results in the destruction of a pollutant has a rate constant of 0.1/day. a) how many days will it take for 90 percent of the chemical to be destroyed? b) how long will it take for 99 percent of the chemical to be destroyed? c) how long will it take for 99.9 percent of the chemical to be destroyed?

Sustainable Energy

2nd Edition

ISBN:9781337551663

Author:DUNLAP, Richard A.

Publisher:DUNLAP, Richard A.

Chapter17: Energy Conservation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1P

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