The half period for the decomposition of a compound is 20 minutes. If the initial concentration is made twice, the half life period becomes 10 minutes

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The half period for the decomposition of a compound is 20 minutes. If the initial concentration is made twice, the half life period becomes 10 minutes

The half period for the decomposition of a compound is 20 minutes. If the initial concentration is made twice, the half life period becomes 10 minutes. Calculate the order of reaction.

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2025-01-04 04:42

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Salim Ahmed Kawsar · Accepted Answer · 2023-02-05T15:29:48+06:00

Salim Ahmed Kawsar

`t_(1//2) propto 1/([A_(0)])^(n-1)`
`(t_(1//2))_(1)/(t_(1//2))_(2) = {([A_(0)]_(2))/([A_(0)]_(1))}^(n-1)`
`20/10 = ((2a)/(a))^(n-1)` or `(2)^(1) =(2)^(n-1)` or `(2)^(1) = (2)^(n-1)`
`therefore n-1 = 1` or n=2 (second order)

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