Ammonia decomposes on the surface of a hot tungsten wire. Following are the half-lives that were obtained

Question:

Ammonia decomposes on the surface of a hot tungsten wire. Following are the half-lives that were obtained at 1100°C for different initial concentrations of NH3 : [NH3]0 = 0.0031 M, t1/2 = 7.6 min; 0.0015 M, 3.7 min; 0.00068 M, 1.7 min. For this decomposition reaction, what is 

(a) The order of the reaction; 

(b) The rate constant, k?

Fantastic news! We've Found the answer you've been seeking!

Step by Step Answer:

Related Book For  book-img-for-question

General Chemistry Principles And Modern Applications

ISBN: 9780132931281

11th Edition

Authors: Ralph Petrucci, Jeffry Madura, F. Herring, Carey Bissonnette

Question Posted: