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Consider the first-order reaction A?B in which A molecules
Chapter 13, Problem 3RC(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Consider the first-order reaction A ⟶ B in which A molecules (blue spheres) are converted to B molecules (orange spheres). (a) What are the half-life and rate constant for the reaction? (b) How many molecules of A and B are present at t = 20 s and t = 30 s?
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QUESTION:
Consider the first-order reaction A ⟶ B in which A molecules (blue spheres) are converted to B molecules (orange spheres). (a) What are the half-life and rate constant for the reaction? (b) How many molecules of A and B are present at t = 20 s and t = 30 s?
ANSWER:
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The half-life of a chemical reaction can be defined as the time taken for the concentration of a given reactant to reach 50% of its initial concentration.