The rate of decomposition of SO₂Cl₂ according to the reaction:

can be followed by monitoring the total pressure in the reaction vessel. Consider the following data:

What must you do to convert these total pressures into changes in the pressure of the SO₂Cl₂? Manipulate the data as needed and then use a graphing calculator or spreadsheet to plot the data and determine the order of reaction and the rate constant.

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SO₂Cl₂(g) → SO₂(g) + Cl₂(g)