Chemistry 9th Edition

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1133611095
ISBN 13: 978-1-13361-109-7

Chapter 12 - Chemical Kinetics - Exercises - Page 597: 51

Answer

$t = 150\text{ s}$

Work Step by Step

Take note that the integrated rate law for first-order reactions is, $ln \bigg ( \dfrac{[A]}{[A]_0} \bigg ) = -kt$ Thus to solve for the constant k, $ln \bigg ( \dfrac{0.250 \ mol/L}{1.00 \ mol/L} \bigg ) = -k (120 \ s), \ k = 0.0116 s^{-1}$ Then, to solve for the time it takes for 2.00 mol/L of PH$_3$ to decrease to 0.350 mol/L is, $ln \bigg ( \dfrac{0.350 \ mol/L}{2.00 \ mol/L} \bigg ) = -0.0116 s^{-1} \times t, \ t = 150 \ s$
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.