3. The rate equation for the decomposition of N2O5(g) (forming NO2(g)) is: A[NO:]/At = k[N2O5]. The value of k is 5.0 × 104 s-1 for the reaction at a particular temperature. a) Calculate the half-life of N2O5(g) at that temperature. b) How long does it take for [N2O5] to decrease to one tenth of its original value?

3. The rate equation for the decomposition of N2O5(g) (forming NO2(g)) is: A[NO:]/At = k[N2O5]. The value of k is 5.0 × 104 s-1 for the reaction at a particular temperature. a) Calculate the half-life of N2O5(g) at that temperature. b) How long does it take for [N2O5] to decrease to one tenth of its original value?

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