Question: For a reaction with a rate constant of 0.02 M⁻¹s⁻¹ and initial concentration of 0.5 M, what is the time taken to reach 0.25 M in a second-order reaction? (2023)
Options:
Correct Answer: 25 s
Solution:
Using t = 1 / (k[A₀]) * (1/[A] - 1/[A₀]), t = 1 / (0.02 * 0.5) * (1/0.25 - 1/0.5) = 25 s.