What is the half-life of a first-order reaction if the rate constant is $4.2 \times 10^{-2} \text{ day}^{-1}$ (in $\text{ days}$)?

  • A
    $5.0$
  • B
    $16.5$
  • C
    $28.0$
  • D
    $9.0$

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The experimental data for decomposition of $N_2O_5$ in the gas phase at $318 \, K$ are given below:
$t/s$ $0$ $400$ $800$ $1200$ $1600$ $2000$ $2400$ $2800$ $3200$
$10^2 \times [N_2O_5] / mol \, L^{-1}$ $1.63$ $1.36$ $1.14$ $0.93$ $0.78$ $0.64$ $0.53$ $0.43$ $0.35$

$(i)$ Plot $[N_2O_5]$ against $t$.
$(ii)$ Find the half-life period for the reaction.
$(iii)$ Draw a graph between $\log[N_2O_5]$ and $t$.
$(iv)$ What is the rate law?
$(v)$ Calculate the rate constant.
$(vi)$ Calculate the half-life period from $k$ and compare it with $(ii)$.

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