The reaction is carried out with gases: A → B + C at 300 K. The total pressure is measured as a function of time (table). If the reaction order is 2, calculate the rate or kinetic constant k (in mol-1 L s¹) Ptotal (atm) 492 676 760 808 861 t(s) 0 600 1200 1800 3000

The reaction is carried out with gases: A → B + C at 300 K. The total pressure is measured as a function of time (table). If the reaction order is 2, calculate the rate or kinetic constant k (in mol-1 L s¹) Ptotal (atm) 492 676 760 808 861 t(s) 0 600 1200 1800 3000

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Chapter12: Kinetics

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