The following reaction is monitored as a function of time: AB→A + B. A plot of 1/[AB] versus time yields a straight line with slope 0.055/M · s. • What is the value of the rate constant (k) for this reaction at this temperature? Write the rate law for the reaction. • What is the half-life when the initial concentration is 0.55 M? If the initial concentration of AB is 0.250 M, and the reaction mixture initially contains no products, what are the concentrations of A and B after 75 s?

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The following reaction is monitored as a function of time:
АВ-А + B.
A plot of 1/[AB] versus time yields a straight line with slope 0.055/M · S.
What is the value of the rate constant (k) for this reaction at this
temperature?
• Write the rate law for the reaction.
What is the half-life when the initial concentration is 0.55 M?
If the initial concentration of AB is 0.250 M, and the reaction mixture
initially contains no products, what are the concentrations of A and B
after 75 s?
Transcribed Image Text:The following reaction is monitored as a function of time: АВ-А + B. A plot of 1/[AB] versus time yields a straight line with slope 0.055/M · S. What is the value of the rate constant (k) for this reaction at this temperature? • Write the rate law for the reaction. What is the half-life when the initial concentration is 0.55 M? If the initial concentration of AB is 0.250 M, and the reaction mixture initially contains no products, what are the concentrations of A and B after 75 s?
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The reaction given is,

=> AB  A + B

Given: The plot of 1/[AB] v/s time yields a straight line with the slope 0.055 M-1s-1.

And the initial concentration of AB = 0.55 M.

 

 

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