The Rate Constant for the First-Order Decomposition of C₄H₈ at 500°C

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Short Answer

The rate constant for the first-order decomposition of C₄H₈ at 500°C is 9.2  10^-3 s^-1.How long will it take for 10.0% of a 0.100 M sample of C₄H₈ to decompose at 500°C?

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Definitions:

Regression

A statistical method used to examine the relationship between one or more independent variables and a dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

The variable in an experimental setting that is expected to change in response to manipulations in the independent variable.

Independent Variable

A factor in a model or study that is deliberately altered to examine its impact on the variable that is being measured.

Coefficient Of Determination

A statistical measure that determines the proportion of variance in the dependent variable predictable from the independent variable(s).