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Homework Statement
Homework Equations
HalfLife = 1 / k*[A]i
where k is the rate constant and [A]i is the initial concentration of a reactant A.
The Attempt at a Solution
I don't have enough information to attempt this problem. I don't know what to do with the partial pressure of O2 (is it part of the reactants?) If it is, then does the reaction become third-order?
I also don't see the point of having HClO4 in this problem... does it change anything?
By using the given values of k and [Fe] and plugging into the equation, you get 2702.7 atm hours... I think this is wrong because I didnt use the partial pressure of O2 at all...
One final thing, the units by just using the half life equation give atm*hours... and if you divide by the pressure you get the correct unit, just hours. Is this the correct thing to do (the result is 13 513 hours)...
I just want to know whether I'm in the right direction.
Thanks
Preet