The rate constants for a first order decay reaction are found to be:

Question

k287.3∘C=1 x 10−4 s−1
k327.4∘C=19.2 x 10−4 s−1

(a) Determine the value, in s-1 of k250∘C

(b) How long will it take, at 350 ∘C, for the reactant to decay to 1% of its original concentration? Express your answer in seconds.

Answer 1

a)4.27*10^-6
b)536.7

Answer 2

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