The Rate Constant for the First-Order Decomposition of N₂O Is

question 3

Multiple Choice

The rate constant for the first-order decomposition of N₂O is 3.40 s^-1.What is the half-life of the decomposition?

• A) 0.491 s
• B) 0.204 s
• C) 0.236 s
• D) 0.424 s
• E) 0.294 s

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