The decomposition of an organic molecule with the formula C4Hs at 326°C is measured as the decrease of C4Hs: Time (s) [CAHS] (M) 0.017 0.014 18 0.012 36 0.010 60 0.007 Calculate the rate constant for the reaction. Use Excel to plot the pertinent data and use linear regression to calculate the slope of the line connecting your data. Round your answer to 4 decimal places.

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The decomposition of an organic molecule with the formula C4H, at 326°C is measured as the decrease of C4Hs:
Time (s)
[CAH5] (M)
0.017
9
0.014
18
0.012
36
0.010
60
0.007
Calculate the rate constant for the reaction.
Use Excel to plot the pertinent data and use linear regression to calculate the slope of the line connecting your data.
Round your answer to 4 decimal places.
Transcribed Image Text:The decomposition of an organic molecule with the formula C4H, at 326°C is measured as the decrease of C4Hs: Time (s) [CAH5] (M) 0.017 9 0.014 18 0.012 36 0.010 60 0.007 Calculate the rate constant for the reaction. Use Excel to plot the pertinent data and use linear regression to calculate the slope of the line connecting your data. Round your answer to 4 decimal places.
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