The half-life for the decomposition of gaseous compound A is 240 s when the gaseous pressure was 500 torr initially. When the pressure was 250 torr, the half-life was found to be 4.0 min. The order of the reaction is ______. (Nearest integer)
The half-life for the decomposition of gaseous compound A is 240 s when the gaseous pressure was 500 torr initially. When the pressure was 250 torr, the half-life was found to be 4.0 min. The order of the reaction is ______. (Nearest integer)
Correct Answer: 1
Solution and Explanation
(\(t_{\frac{1}{2}}\))A=240 s when P=500 torr
(\(t_{\frac{1}{2}}\))A=4 minutes=4×60=240 seconds when P=500 torr
If means half-life is independent of the concentration of reactant present.
∴ Order of reaction = 1
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