The half-life for the second order decomposition of HI is 15.4s when the initial concentration of HI is 0.67M a. Determine the rate constant for this reaction and how long does it take for 78% of the initial concentration of HI to decompose?

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The half-life for the second order decomposition of HI is 15.4s when the initial concentration of HI is 0.67M

a. Determine the rate constant for this reaction and how long does it take for 78% of the initial concentration of HI to decompose?

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