Chemistry For Today: General, Organic, And Biochemistry, Loose-leaf Version
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Author: Spencer L. Seager
Publisher: Brooks Cole
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Chapter 8, Problem 8.31E
A reaction is started by mixing reactants. As time passes, the rate decreases. Explain this behavior that is characteristic of most reactions.
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