In: Chemistry
In The first order reaction A -> products, [A] = .400 M initally and .250 M after 15 min, what will [A] be after 175 min?
Calculation of rate constant :
For a first order reaction rate constant , k = ( 2.303 /t )x log ( Mo / M)
Where
Mo = initial concentration = 0.400 M
M = concentration after time t = 0.250 M
t = time = 15 min
k = rate constant = ?
Plug the values we get k = ( 2.303 /15 )x log (0.400 / 0.250)
= 0.0313 min-1
Now calculation of concentration of A after 175 min :
For a first order reaction rate constant , k = ( 2.303 /t )x log ( Mo / M)
Where
Mo = initial concentration = 0.400 M
M = concentration after time t = ?
t = time = 175 min
k = rate constant = 0.0313 min-1
Plug the values we get log ( Mo / M) = (kt) / 2.303
= ( 0.0313 x175) / 2.303
= 2.38
Mo / M = 102.38
= 240.65
M = Mo / 240.65
= 0.400 / 240.65
= 1.66x10-3 M
Therefore the concentration of [A] after 175 min is 1.66x10-3 M