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The rate constant for the first-order decomposition of n2o is 3.40 s-1. what is the half-life of the decomposition?

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Answer : The half-life of the decomposition is, 0.203 seconds.

Solution :

Half-life period of a first order reaction is defined as the the time taken for any fraction of the reaction to complete is independent of the initial concentration.

Formula of the half-life period of a first order reaction will be,


t_(1/2)=(0.693)/(k)

where,


t_(1/2) = half-life of the reaction

k = rate constant =
3.40s^(-1)

Now put all the values in this formula, we get the half-life of the reaction.


t_(1/2)=(0.693)/(3.40s^(-1))=0.203s

Therefore, the half-life of the decomposition is, 0.203 seconds.

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We are given with the rate constant of a first-order decomposition of n2o which is equal to 3.40 s-1. Half life of the radioactive material can be determined through the formula: t= ln2 /k where t is the half life of the material. t then upon substitution is equal to 0.2048 s.
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