The Decomposition of Hydrogen Peroxide to Water and Oxygen Is

question 73

Multiple Choice

The decomposition of hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen is a first order reaction with a rate constant of 0.0410 min ^{- 1}. If we start with 0.500 M H₂O₂, what will be its concentration after 10.0 minutes?

• A) 0.057 M
• B) 0.250 M
• C) 0.332 M
• D) 0.050 M
• E) 0.432 M

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