Chapter 11.3, Problem 11.7PSP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The rate constant of the reaction has to be calculated.

Concept Introduction:

The relationship between rate and initial concentration of reactant is described by rate law.  It is an experimentally determined equation and cannot be found out theoretically from the stoichiometry of the reactants and products.

  $rate=k{\left[concentrationofthereac\tan t\right]}^m$

Where, $k$ is the rate constant and $m$ is the order of the reaction.

Half-life for a firs order reaction is calculated as follows,

    $t_{\frac{1}{2}}=\frac{0.693}{k}$

Where, $k$ is the rate constant.