For the thermal decomposition of reactant AB(g), the following plot is constructed. [figure] The half-life of the reaction is 'x' min. x = min. (Nearest integer)
Answer
10
Solution
[AB] decreases linearly with time zero order reaction: [AB] = [AB]0 - kt
From the plot: [AB]0 = 0.6 M
k = -slope = 0.55 - 0.5200 - 100 = 5 10-4 M s-1
For zero order: t1/2 = [AB]02k
t1/2 = 0.62 5 10-4 = 600 s
t1/2 = 60060 = 10 min
Answer: 10