21-25. The decomposition of N₂O5 follows first-order kinetics based on the reaction below. 2N₂O5 (g) → O₂ (g) + 4NO₂ (g) The rate constant of the reaction at 25°C is 3.46 x 105 /s. How long (in seconds) would it take for an initial concentration of 0.060 M to decrease to 0.020 M?

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21-25. The decomposition of N₂O5 follows first-order kinetics based on the reaction below.
2N₂O5 (9) O₂ (g) + 4NO₂ (g)
The rate constant of the reaction at 25°C is 3.46 x 105 /s. How long (in seconds) would it take
for an initial concentration of 0.060 M to decrease to 0.020 M?
Transcribed Image Text:21-25. The decomposition of N₂O5 follows first-order kinetics based on the reaction below. 2N₂O5 (9) O₂ (g) + 4NO₂ (g) The rate constant of the reaction at 25°C is 3.46 x 105 /s. How long (in seconds) would it take for an initial concentration of 0.060 M to decrease to 0.020 M?
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