The rate constant for the first-order decomposition of a compound A in the reaction 2 A→P is krr=3.56×10−7 s−1 at 25 °C. What is the half-life of A? What will be the pressure, initially 33.0 kPa after (i) 50 s, (ii) 20 min after initiation of the reaction?

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20B.2(b) The rate constant for the first-order decomposition of a compound A in the reaction 2 A→P is krr=3.56×10−7 s−1 at 25 °C. What is the half-life of A? What will be the pressure, initially 33.0 kPa after (i) 50 s, (ii) 20 min after initiation of the reaction?

 

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