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?
1.08 M
0.2 M
0.8 M
0.002 M
0.008 M
The correct answer is (B):0.2 M
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.
There are certain factors that determine the rate of a reaction: