The Half-Life of a Zero Order Reaction ([A] = [A]_o

question 7

Multiple Choice

The half-life of a zero order reaction ([A] = [A]_o - k t) is 3.15 sec for an initial concentration ([A]_o) of 0.500 M . What is the rate constant for this reaction in mol/L × s?

• A) 0.220
• B) 0.788
• C) 7.94×10 ^{- 2}
• D) 3.15
• E) 0.159

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