Chemistry: The Molecular Science
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Author: John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 11, Problem 115QRT
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The rate constant and half-life for the decomposition reaction of formic acid has to be calculated using the given table.
Concept Introduction:
Dalton’s law of partial pressure: The total pressure of a mixture of non-interacting gases is the sum of the partial pressure of individual gases.
The half-life of the first order reaction is given below.
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