11.28 Assume that the reaction A = B is first order in both directions. The initial concentration of A is 1.000 mol L-¹ and that of B is 0. a. Construct a graph of [A] and [B] as a function of time for the case that ke = 10.0 s¹ and kr = 1.00 s-¹. b. Repeat part a for ke = kr = 10.0s-¹. c. Calculate the half-life of the reaction for both part a and part b.

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11.28 Assume that the reaction
A = B
is first order in both directions. The initial concentration
of A is 1.000 mol L-1 and that of B is 0.
a. Construct a graph of [A] and [B] as a function of time
for the case that kf = 10.0 s-¹ and kr = 1.00 s-¹.
b. Repeat part a for kf = kr = 10.0s-¹.
c. Calculate the half-life of the reaction for both part a
and part b.
Transcribed Image Text:11.28 Assume that the reaction A = B is first order in both directions. The initial concentration of A is 1.000 mol L-1 and that of B is 0. a. Construct a graph of [A] and [B] as a function of time for the case that kf = 10.0 s-¹ and kr = 1.00 s-¹. b. Repeat part a for kf = kr = 10.0s-¹. c. Calculate the half-life of the reaction for both part a and part b.
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