Topic: Reaction Kinetics Atropine base decomposes with a rate constant of 0.016/s at 40°C. The energy of activation is 7.7 Kcal/n. Calculate the rate constant and half-life at 10°C. (R = 1.987 cal/n-K). Express answers in 3 significant figures.

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Topic: Reaction Kinetics

Atropine base decomposes with a rate constant of 0.016/s at 40°C. The energy of
activation is 7.7 Kcal/n. Calculate the rate constant and half-life at 10°C. (R = 1.987
cal/n-K). Express answers in 3 significant figures. 

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