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Chapter 14, Problem 14.135MP
Polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon) decomposes when heated above 500 °C. Rate constants for the decomposition are
(a) What is the activation energy in kJ/mol?
(b) What is the half-life of this substance at 580 °C?
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