The decomposition of N2Os is an important process in tropospheric chemistry. The half-life for the first order decomposition of this compound is 2.05 x 10*s. i) Determine the rate constant for the reaction ii) How long will it take for a sample of N2Os to decay to 60% of its initial value?

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The decomposition of N2O5 is an important process in tropospheric chemistry. The half-life
for the first order decomposition of this compound is 2.05 x 104s.
i) Determine the rate constant for the reaction
ii) How long will it take for a sample of N2Os to decay to 60% of its initial value?
Transcribed Image Text:The decomposition of N2O5 is an important process in tropospheric chemistry. The half-life for the first order decomposition of this compound is 2.05 x 104s. i) Determine the rate constant for the reaction ii) How long will it take for a sample of N2Os to decay to 60% of its initial value?
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