The first-order rate constant for the decomposition of N2O5, 2 N2O5(g) → 4 NO2(g) + O2(g), at 70°C is 6.82×10-3 s-1. Suppose we start with 0.0250 mol of N2O5(g) in a volume of 2.0 L. (a) How many moles of N2O5 will remain after 5.0 min?
Ch.14 - Chemical Kinetics
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Capitolo 14, Problema 43a
As described in Exercise 14.41, the decomposition of sulfuryl chloride (SO2Cl2) is a first-order process. The rate constant for the decomposition at 660 K is 4.5 × 10-2 s-1. (a) If we begin with an initial SO2Cl2 pressure of 450 torr, what is the partial pressure of this substance after 60 s?
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Identify the type of reaction: The decomposition of sulfuryl chloride (SO2Cl2) is a first-order reaction. This means the rate of reaction is directly proportional to the concentration of SO2Cl2.
Use the first-order rate equation: The formula for a first-order reaction is \( P_t = P_0 e^{-kt} \), where \( P_t \) is the partial pressure at time \( t \), \( P_0 \) is the initial pressure, \( k \) is the rate constant, and \( t \) is the time.
Substitute the known values into the equation: You have \( P_0 = 450 \) torr, \( k = 4.5 \times 10^{-2} \) s\(^{-1}\), and \( t = 60 \) s. Plug these values into the equation to find \( P_t \).
Calculate the exponent: Compute \( -kt \) which is \( -4.5 \times 10^{-2} \times 60 \). This will give you the exponent for the exponential function.
Evaluate the expression: Calculate \( e^{-kt} \) using the exponent from the previous step, then multiply by the initial pressure \( P_0 \) to find the partial pressure \( P_t \) after 60 seconds.

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