Two gases X and Y are found in the atmosphere in only trace amounts because they decompose quickly. When exposed to ultraviolet light the half-life of X is 2.25h, while that of Y is 30.min. Suppose an atmospheric scientist studying these decompositions fills a transparent 20.0L flask with X and Y and exposes the flask to UV light. Initially, the partial pressure of X is 50.0% greater than the partial pressure of Y. As both gases decompose, will the partial pressure of  X ever fall below the partial pressure of Y?   yes[]   No[]   If you said yes, calculate the time it takes the partial pressure of  X to fall below the partial pressure of Y. Round your answer to  2 significant digits. min[]

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Two gases X and Y are found in the atmosphere in only trace amounts because they decompose quickly. When exposed to ultraviolet light the half-life of X is 2.25h, while that of Y is 30.min. Suppose an atmospheric scientist studying these decompositions fills a transparent 20.0L flask with X and Y and exposes the flask to UV light. Initially, the partial pressure of X is 50.0% greater than the partial pressure of Y.

As both gases decompose, will the partial pressure of 
X ever fall below the partial pressure of Y?
 
yes[]
 
No[]
 
If you said yes, calculate the time it takes the partial pressure of 
X to fall below the partial pressure of Y. Round your answer to 
2 significant digits.
min[]
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