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Chapter 20, Problem 20.32E
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The value of t1/2 for the zeroth-order decomposition of NH3 is to be calculated. The corresponding answer is to be compared with the answer of exercise 20.31.

Concept introduction:

The rate of a reaction is defined as the speed by which the reaction is proceeding. The rate of reaction depends on several factors such as the concentration of reactant and temperature. The rate law equation of zeroth-order reaction is represented as,r=k[A]0

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