N2O5 decomposes to form NO2 and O2 with first-order kinetics. How long does it take for the N2O5 concentration to decrease from its initial value of 2.75 M to its final value of 1.85 M, if the rate constant, k, equals 5.89 × 10−3?

67.3 s

Explanation:

The equation for the reaction can be represented as:

N₂O₅               ⇄                     NO₂        +          O₂

Rate (k) =

Rate law for first order is expressed as:

In [A] = -kt + In [A]₀

Given that:

[A] = Final Concentration = 1.85 M

[A]₀ = Initial Concentration = 2.75 M

time-taken  = ???

substituting our given data; we have:

In[1.85] = -[5.89 × 10⁻³](t) + In [2.75]

t =

t =

t = 67.3 s

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