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(a) The reaction A(aq) → B(aq) is a first order reaction with
respect to A(aq). The concentration of A(aq) after 200.0 seconds of
reaction is 0.960 M and the concentration of A(aq) after 1000.0
seconds of reaction is 0.738 M. What was the concentration of A(aq)
after 661.0 seconds of reaction?
(b) The reaction A(aq) → B(aq) + C(aq) is a first order reaction
with respect to A(aq). The half-life of A(aq) is 74.5 s at
25.0oC. Its activation energy is 33.0 kJ/mol. What is
its half-life at 50.0oC?