Question:

In a zero-order reaction,the reactant A disappeared with a rate of reaction k=0.04 Msec-1. The initial concentration of A is 1 M. What will be the concentration of A after 20 seconds?

Updated On: Apr 3, 2025
  •  1.08 M

  •  0.2 M

  •  0.8 M

  •  0.002 M

  •  0.008 M

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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Given parameters:

  • Rate constant \( k = 0.04 \, \text{M sec}^{-1} \)
  • Initial concentration \( [A]_0 = 1 \, \text{M} \)
  • Time \( t = 20 \, \text{sec} \)
  • Zero-order reaction kinetics

 

Zero-order rate equation: \[ [A]_t = [A]_0 - kt \] \[ [A]_t = 1 - (0.04 \times 20) \] \[ [A]_t = 1 - 0.8 = 0.2 \, \text{M} \]

Thus, the correct option is (B): 0.2 M.

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Concepts Used:

Rate of a Chemical Reaction

The rate of a chemical reaction is defined as the change in concentration of any one of the reactants or products per unit time.

Consider the reaction A → B,

Rate of the reaction is given by,

Rate = −d[A]/ dt=+d[B]/ dt

Where, [A] → concentration of reactant A

[B] → concentration of product B

(-) A negative sign indicates a decrease in the concentration of A with time.

(+) A positive sign indicates an increase in the concentration of B with time.

Factors Determining the Rate of a Reaction:

There are certain factors that determine the rate of a reaction:

  1. Temperature
  2. Catalyst
  3. Reactant Concentration
  4. Chemical nature of Reactant
  5. Reactant Subdivision rate