Hydrogen iodide decomposes slowly to H2 and 12 at 600 K. The reaction is second order in HI and the rate constant is 9.7 × 10-6 M-1 s-1. Part A What is the half-life (in days) of this reaction when the initial HI concentration is 0.100 M? Express your answer using two significant figures. ΕΠΙ ΑΣΦ t 1/2 = Submit Request Answer 0 ? days

Hydrogen iodide decomposes slowly to H2 and 12 at 600 K. The reaction is second order in HI and the rate constant is 9.7 × 10-6 M-1 s-1. Part A What is the half-life (in days) of this reaction when the initial HI concentration is 0.100 M? Express your answer using two significant figures. ΕΠΙ ΑΣΦ t 1/2 = Submit Request Answer 0 ? days

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Chapter14: Chemical Kinetics: The Rates Of Chemical Reactions

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Problem 24PS: Hydrogen iodide decomposes when heated, forming H2(g) and I2(g). The rate law for this reaction is...

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