The decomposition of AB(g) is second order in AB. AB(g) --> A(g) + B(g) At a certain temperature, the rate constant is k=0.20 L/mol-s. If you begin a reaction with 1.00 M AB, how long will it take for the concentration of AB to drop to 0.50 M? Write your answer with 2 significant figures in units of seconds.

The decomposition of AB(g) is second order in AB. AB(g) --> A(g) + B(g) At a certain temperature, the rate constant is k=0.20 L/mol-s. If you begin a reaction with 1.00 M AB, how long will it take for the concentration of AB to drop to 0.50 M? Write your answer with 2 significant figures in units of seconds.

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