Explain why it is not possible for the reaction below to be the elementary step for the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide given the data presented. 2 H2O2(aq) · →2 H20() + 02(g)

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13) The first-order decomposition of hydrogen peroxide occurs according to the equation:
2 H,02(aq) –
2 H,0(/) + O2lg)
If you were to use data from a concentration vs. time study of this reaction, what would you plot in order to produce
a straight line?
a) [H2O2] vs time
b) [H2O2]? vs time
1
vs time
(H2O2]
d) In[H2O2] vs time
14) Dilute hydrogen peroxide in water, 3% (mass/mass), is sold over the counter to sterilize wounds. After 16 hours the
bottle has only 0.75% H2O2, given these concentrations changes and time, how many half-lives have occurred? What
is the expected half-life (t,/2) for the above reaction?
15) Explain why it is not possible for the reaction below to be the elementary step for the decomposition of hydrogen
peroxide given the data presented.
2 H,02(aq) → 2 H,0(1) + O¿(g)
Transcribed Image Text:13) The first-order decomposition of hydrogen peroxide occurs according to the equation: 2 H,02(aq) – 2 H,0(/) + O2lg) If you were to use data from a concentration vs. time study of this reaction, what would you plot in order to produce a straight line? a) [H2O2] vs time b) [H2O2]? vs time 1 vs time (H2O2] d) In[H2O2] vs time 14) Dilute hydrogen peroxide in water, 3% (mass/mass), is sold over the counter to sterilize wounds. After 16 hours the bottle has only 0.75% H2O2, given these concentrations changes and time, how many half-lives have occurred? What is the expected half-life (t,/2) for the above reaction? 15) Explain why it is not possible for the reaction below to be the elementary step for the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide given the data presented. 2 H,02(aq) → 2 H,0(1) + O¿(g)
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