Consider the First-Order Decomposition of a Molecules (Shaded Spheres)in Two

question 14

Multiple Choice

Consider the first-order decomposition of A molecules (shaded spheres) in two vessels of equal volume.What is the half-life of decomposition in vessel (b) relative to the half-life of decomposition in vessel (a) ?

• A)half-life in vessel (b)/half-life in vessel (a)= 4:1
• B)half-life in vessel (b)/half-life in vessel (a)= 2:1
• C)half-life in vessel (b)/half-life in vessel (a)= 3:2
• D)half-life in vessel (b)/half-life in vessel (a)= 1:1

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