One of the following statements is true and the other is false regarding the first-order reaction 2

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One of the following statements is true and the other is false regarding the first-order reaction 2 A → B + C. Identify the true statement and the false one, and explain your reasoning.

(a) The rate of the reaction decreases as more and more of B and C form.

(b) The time required for one-half of substance A to react is directly proportional to the quantity of A present initially.

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General Chemistry Principles And Modern Applications

ISBN: 9780132931281

11th Edition

Authors: Ralph Petrucci, Jeffry Madura, F. Herring, Carey Bissonnette

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