Consider the decomposition of molecule X, which occurs by this first order reaction: X => Y + Z (1) In a reaction vessel, the concentration of X was monitored by light absorption as a function of time, and the following absorbance data were obtained: Time (seconds) Absorbance 0 .600 34 .300 What is the rate constant for reaction 1
Consider the decomposition of molecule X, which occurs by this first order reaction: X => Y + Z (1) In a reaction vessel, the concentration of X was monitored by light absorption as a function of time, and the following absorbance data were obtained: Time (seconds) Absorbance 0 .600 34 .300 What is the rate constant for reaction 1
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Consider the decomposition of molecule X, which occurs by this first order reaction:
X => Y + Z (1)
In a reaction vessel, the concentration of X was monitored by light absorption as a function of time, and the following absorbance data were obtained:
Time (seconds) Absorbance
0 .600
34 .300
What is the
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