The rate constant of a practically irreversible second-order reaction 2 A → B has a value of 0.145 dm³ mol−1 min−1 at a temperature of 380 K and the activation energy of the reaction is 74 kJ mol−1. Determine the time it takes for 28% of the starting substance to decompose at a temperature of 420 K and an initial concentration CAO = 0.024 mol dm³.

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The rate constant of a practically irreversible second-order reaction
2 A → B has a value of 0.145 dm³ mol−1 min−1 at a temperature of 380 K and the
activation energy of the reaction is 74 kJ mol−1.
Determine the time it takes for 28% of the starting substance to decompose at a
temperature of 420 K and an initial concentration CAO = 0.024 mol dm³.
Transcribed Image Text:The rate constant of a practically irreversible second-order reaction 2 A → B has a value of 0.145 dm³ mol−1 min−1 at a temperature of 380 K and the activation energy of the reaction is 74 kJ mol−1. Determine the time it takes for 28% of the starting substance to decompose at a temperature of 420 K and an initial concentration CAO = 0.024 mol dm³.
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