W.W. Heckert et E. Mack studied the decomposition of ethylene oxide in gas phase at 25°C (C₂H4O → CH4 + CO), and found that it is a first-order reaction in the reactant. Determine the reaction rate constant using the date given below, for a reaction that begins with a pure reactant: time (min) Ptot (torr) 0 115.30 6 122.91 7 124.51 8 126.18 10 129.10

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W.W. Heckert et E. Mack studied the decomposition of ethylene oxide in gas phase at 25°C
(C₂H4O → CH4 + CO), and found that it is a first-order reaction in the reactant. Determine the
reaction rate constant using the date given below, for a reaction that begins with a pure reactant:
time (min)
Ptot (torr)
0
115.30
6
122.91
7
124.51
8
126.18
10
129.10
Transcribed Image Text:W.W. Heckert et E. Mack studied the decomposition of ethylene oxide in gas phase at 25°C (C₂H4O → CH4 + CO), and found that it is a first-order reaction in the reactant. Determine the reaction rate constant using the date given below, for a reaction that begins with a pure reactant: time (min) Ptot (torr) 0 115.30 6 122.91 7 124.51 8 126.18 10 129.10
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