Chapter 13, Problem 13.73QP

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The rate law for the decay of ${}^{\text{32}}\text{P}$; the value of the first-order rate constant and the half life of ${}^{\text{32}}\text{P}$ is to be calculated.

Concept introduction: Half life of substance is defined as the time required for its concentration to reach half of the original value.

To determine: The rate law for the decay of ${}^{\text{32}}\text{P}$.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The rate law for the decay of ${}^{\text{32}}\text{P}$; the value of the first-order rate constant and the half life of ${}^{\text{32}}\text{P}$ is to be calculated.

Concept introduction: Half life of substance is defined as the time required for its concentration to reach half of the original value.

To determine: The value of the first-order rate constant.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The half-life of ${}^{\text{32}}\text{P}$.