The rate constant for the decomposition of HI(g) forming 2(g) and H2(g) at 700 °C was found to be 1.6 x 10 L mol-'s-. 42 hours after an experiment had begun, the HI concentration was equal to 4.5 x 10¬4 mol L-1. What is the order of the reaction? A. oth order В. 1st order C. 2nd order

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The rate constant for the decomposition of HI(g) forming l2(g) and H2(g) at 700 °C was found to be 1.6 x 10-3 L mols=1. 42 hours after an experiment had
begun, the HI concentration was equal to 4.5 x 10-4 mol L-1. What is the order of the reaction?
A.
oth order
В.
1st order
C.
2nd order
Transcribed Image Text:The rate constant for the decomposition of HI(g) forming l2(g) and H2(g) at 700 °C was found to be 1.6 x 10-3 L mols=1. 42 hours after an experiment had begun, the HI concentration was equal to 4.5 x 10-4 mol L-1. What is the order of the reaction? A. oth order В. 1st order C. 2nd order
The rate constant for the decomposition of HI(g) forming I,(g) and H2(g) at 700 °C was found to be 1.6 x 10-3 L mol-1 s-1. 42 hours after an experiment had
begun, the HI concentration was equal to 4.5 x 10-4 mol L-1. What is the initial molar concentration of HI(g) in the vessel?
Transcribed Image Text:The rate constant for the decomposition of HI(g) forming I,(g) and H2(g) at 700 °C was found to be 1.6 x 10-3 L mol-1 s-1. 42 hours after an experiment had begun, the HI concentration was equal to 4.5 x 10-4 mol L-1. What is the initial molar concentration of HI(g) in the vessel?
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