Chapter 11, Problem 115QRT

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The rate constant and half-life for the decomposition reaction of formic acid has to be calculated using the given table.

Concept Introduction:

Dalton’s law of partial pressure: The total pressure of a mixture of non-interacting gases is the sum of the partial pressure of individual gases.

The half-life of the first order reaction is given below.

    $t_{\frac{1}{2}}=\frac{0.693}{k}$

Where $k$ is the rate constant.