Question 2 The half-lives for the forward and reverse reactions that are first order in both directions are 24ms and 39 ms, respectively. Calculate the corresponding relaxation time (s) for the X return to equilibrium after a temperature jump. Please enter your answer with two significant figures (unit: s). Selected Answer: 21

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The half-lives for the forward and reverse reactions that are first order in both directions are 24ms and 39 ms, respectively. Calculate the corresponding relaxation time (s) for the
return to equilibrium after a temperature jump. Please enter your answer with two significant figures (unit: s).
Selected Answer: 21
Transcribed Image Text:Question 2 The half-lives for the forward and reverse reactions that are first order in both directions are 24ms and 39 ms, respectively. Calculate the corresponding relaxation time (s) for the return to equilibrium after a temperature jump. Please enter your answer with two significant figures (unit: s). Selected Answer: 21
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Given  thatn=1for forward rxn   t1/2 =24 ms for backward rxn   t1/2 =39 ms

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