Chapter 20, Problem 20.53E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

While considering the answers of the two previous questions, the two individual rate constants $k_1$ and $k_2$ are to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The expression for the first order reaction is given by,

${\left[\text{A}\right]}_t={\left[\text{A}\right]}_0.{\exp }^{\left(-kt\right)}$

Where,

• $k$ is the rate constant.

• ${\left[\text{A}\right]}_t$ is the concentration of A at time $t$.

• ${\left[\text{A}\right]}_0$ is the concentration of A at $t=0$.