gases A n only trace because they decompose light 120. min, while that of Y is 1.75 h. Suppose an atmospheric scientist studying these decompositions fills a transparent 5.0 L flask with X and Y and exposes the flask to UV light. Initially, the partial pressure of X is 50.0% greater than the partial pressure of Y. As both gases decompose, will the partial pressure of X ever fall below the partial pressure of Y? If you said yes, calculate the time it takes the partial pressure of X to fall below the partial pressure of Y. Round your answer to 2 significant digits. O yes O no min 010

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Two gases X and Y are found in the atmosphere in only trace amounts because they decompose quickly. When exposed to ultraviolet light the half-life of X is
120. min, while that of Y is 1.75 h. Suppose an atmospheric scientist studying these decompositions fills a transparent 5.0 L flask with X and Y and exposes the
flask to UV light. Initially, the partial pressure of X is 50.0% greater than the partial pressure of Y.
As both gases decompose, will the partial pressure of X ever fall
below the partial pressure of Y?
If you said yes, calculate the time it takes the partial pressure of X
to fall below the partial pressure of Y. Round your answer to 2
significant digits.
O yes
O no
min
X
0|0
S
Transcribed Image Text:Two gases X and Y are found in the atmosphere in only trace amounts because they decompose quickly. When exposed to ultraviolet light the half-life of X is 120. min, while that of Y is 1.75 h. Suppose an atmospheric scientist studying these decompositions fills a transparent 5.0 L flask with X and Y and exposes the flask to UV light. Initially, the partial pressure of X is 50.0% greater than the partial pressure of Y. As both gases decompose, will the partial pressure of X ever fall below the partial pressure of Y? If you said yes, calculate the time it takes the partial pressure of X to fall below the partial pressure of Y. Round your answer to 2 significant digits. O yes O no min X 0|0 S
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