The Decomposition of Hydrogen Peroxide Is a First-Order Process with a Rate

question 46

Multiple Choice

The decomposition of hydrogen peroxide is a first-order process with a rate constant of 1.06 × 10^-3 min^-1. How long will it take for the concentration of H₂O₂ to drop from 0.0200 M to 0.0120 M?

• A) < 1 min
• B) 7.55 min
• C) 481 min
• D) 4550 min
• E) 31,400 min

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