Question

The rate constant for this second‑order reaction is 0.190 M − 1 ⋅ s − 1 0.190 M−1⋅s−1 at 300 ∘ C. 300 ∘C. A ⟶ products A⟶products How long, in seconds, would it take for the concentration of A A to decrease from 0.820 M 0.820 M to 0.340 M?

Answer 1

9.1 seconds

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that for a second order reaction

1/[A]t = kt + 1/[A]o

Where [A]t= concentration at time = t= 0.340M

[A]o= initial concentration = 0.820M

k= rate constant for the reaction=0.190m-1s-1

t= time taken for the reaction (the unknown)

Hence;

(0.340)^-1 = 0.190×t + (0.820)^-1

t= (0.340)^-1 - (0.820)^-1/0.190

t= 9.1 seconds

Hence the time taken for the concentration to decrease from 0.840M to 0.340M is 9.1 seconds.