Chapter 14, Problem 14.136AP

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The information regarding the formation of PAN and its further decomposition to peroxyacetyl radicals and Nitrogen dioxide is given. Various questions based on this reaction have to be answered.

Concept introduction: According to the rate law the rate of reaction depends on the concentration of reactants that are involved in the reaction. Therefore, for a reaction like $\text{A}\to \text{B}$, the rate law equation is given as,

$\text{Rate}=k{\left[\text{A}\right]}^m$

Where,

• $k$ is the rate constant.
• $m$ is the order of the reaction.

To determine: The rate constant of the reaction.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The rate of the reaction at the given temperature.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The graph between $p_{\text{PAN}}$ as a function of time from $0\text{h}$ to $200\text{h}$.