1) The decomposition of N2O5 is an important process in the atmosphere. It is a first order reaction. The half life is 2.05 x 104 seconds at 298K A) How long does it take for a sample of N2O5 to decay to 60% of its initial concentration ? B) How long does it take for a sample of N2O5 to decay to 30% of its initial concentration ? C) what is the first order rate constant k1 for this reaction?

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1) The decomposition of N2O5 is an important process in the atmosphere. It is a first order
reaction. The half life is 2.05 x 104 seconds at 298K
A) How long does it take for a sample of N2O5 to decay to 60% of its initial
concentration ?
B) How long does it take for a sample of N2O5 to decay to 30% of its initial
concentration ?
C) what is the first order rate constant k1 for this reaction?

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