Q2/ A solution containing hazardous waste is charged into a storage tank and subjected to a chemical treatment that decomposes the waste to harmless products. The concentration of the decomposing waste, C, has been reported to vary with time according to the formula: 1 C = a+bt When sufficient time has elapsed for the concentration to drop to 0.01 g/L, the contents of the tank are discharged into a river that passes by the plant. The following data are takor C and t: t(h) C(g/L) 1 2 3 4 5 1.43 1.02 0.73 0.53 0.38 Plot the data and determine a and b, giving both numerical values and units.
Q2/ A solution containing hazardous waste is charged into a storage tank and subjected to a chemical treatment that decomposes the waste to harmless products. The concentration of the decomposing waste, C, has been reported to vary with time according to the formula: 1 C = a+bt When sufficient time has elapsed for the concentration to drop to 0.01 g/L, the contents of the tank are discharged into a river that passes by the plant. The following data are takor C and t: t(h) C(g/L) 1 2 3 4 5 1.43 1.02 0.73 0.53 0.38 Plot the data and determine a and b, giving both numerical values and units.
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Transcribed Image Text:Q2/ A solution containing hazardous waste is charged into a storage tank and subjected to a
chemical treatment that decomposes the waste to harmless products. The concentration of the
decomposing waste, C, has been reported to vary with time according to the formula:
C =
a+bt
When sufficient time has elapsed for the concentration to drop to 0.01 g/L, the contents of
the tank are discharged into a river that passes by the plant. The following data are takor
C and t:
t(h)
C(g/L)
1
4
1.43
1.02
0.73
0.53
0.38
Plot the data and determine a and b, giving both numerical values and units.
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