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Chapter 13, Problem 84P

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QUESTION:

A flask contains a mixture of compounds A and B. Both compounds decompose by first-order kinetics. The half-lives are 50,0 min for A and 18.0 min for B. If the concentrations of A and B are equal initially, how long will it take for the concentration of A to be four times that of B?

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QUESTION:

A flask contains a mixture of compounds A and B. Both compounds decompose by first-order kinetics. The half-lives are 50,0 min for A and 18.0 min for B. If the concentrations of A and B are equal initially, how long will it take for the concentration of A to be four times that of B?

ANSWER:

Step 1 of 4

Given that,

Half-life of A = 50.0 min

Half-life of B = 18.0 min

Concentration of A = Concentration of B

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