The decomposition of B has rate constants of 1.78 x 10-3 min-1 at 25°C and 5.09 x 10-3 min-1 at 45°C.  2 B(aq) -> 3 A(aq) (a) What is the activation energy of the reaction? (b) What is the order of the reaction? (c) How long will it take for a solution containing 0.470 M B to form 0.163 M A at 25°C?

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The decomposition of B has rate constants of 1.78 x 10-3 min-1 at 25°C and 5.09 x 10-3 min-1 at 45°C. 

2 B(aq) -> 3 A(aq)

(a) What is the activation energy of the reaction?

(b) What is the order of the reaction?

(c) How long will it take for a solution containing 0.470 M B to form 0.163 M A at 25°C?

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