At a certain temperature the rate of this reaction is first order in HI with a rate constant of 0.161 s 2HI(g) → H₂(g) + 1₂ (8) Suppose a vessel contains HI at a concentration of 1.49 M. Calculate how long it takes for the concentration of HI to decrease by 80.0%. You may assume no other reaction is important. Round your answer to 2 significant digits. s S X

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At a certain temperature the rate of this reaction is first order in HI with a rate constant of 0.161 s
2HI(g) → H₂(g) + 1₂ (8)
Suppose a vessel contains HI at a concentration of 1.49 M. Calculate how long it takes for the concentration of HI to decrease by 80.0%. You may assume no
other reaction is important.
Round your answer to 2 significant digits.
0₁
x10
X
S
Transcribed Image Text:At a certain temperature the rate of this reaction is first order in HI with a rate constant of 0.161 s 2HI(g) → H₂(g) + 1₂ (8) Suppose a vessel contains HI at a concentration of 1.49 M. Calculate how long it takes for the concentration of HI to decrease by 80.0%. You may assume no other reaction is important. Round your answer to 2 significant digits. 0₁ x10 X S
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