The decomposition of phosphine, PH3, is a first-order reaction. 4 PH3(g) → P4(g) + 6 H2(g) The half-life for the reaction is 100 seconds. What percentage of phosphine remains after 275 seconds?

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The decomposition of phosphine, PH3, is a first-order reaction. 4 PH3(g) → P4(g) + 6 H2(g) The half-life for the reaction is 100 seconds. What percentage of phosphine remains after 275 seconds?

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