he decomposition of an organic molecule with the formula C4H6 at 326°C is measured as the decrease of C4H6: Time (s) [C4H6] (M) 0 0.017 9 0.014 18 0.012 36 0.010 60 0.007 Calculate the rate constant for the reaction. Use Excel to plot the pertinent data and use linear regression to calculate the slope of the line connecting your data. Round your answer to 4 decimal places.

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The decomposition of an organic molecule with the formula C4H6 at 326°C is measured as the decrease of C4H6:

Time (s)     [C4H6] (M)

0                0.017
9                0.014
18              0.012
36              0.010
60              0.007
 
 

 

Calculate the rate constant for the reaction.

 

Use Excel to plot the pertinent data and use linear regression to calculate the slope of the line connecting your data. 

 
Round your answer to 4 decimal places.
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