In a second-order reaction, X +Y → Z, the initial concentrations of X and Y are 0.025 mol L' and 0.040 mol L' respectively. After half an hour, the concentration of X had fallen to 0.020 mol L-'. (i) Calculate the rate constant of this reaction in the unit of L mol" s'. (ii) Calculate the half-lives of reactants X and Y.

In a second-order reaction, X +Y → Z, the initial concentrations of X and Y are 0.025 mol L' and 0.040 mol L' respectively. After half an hour, the concentration of X had fallen to 0.020 mol L-'. (i) Calculate the rate constant of this reaction in the unit of L mol" s'. (ii) Calculate the half-lives of reactants X and Y.

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