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For the first-order reaction 2N₂O₅ → 4NO₂ + O₂, doubling the concentration of N₂O₅ changes the rate by a factor of:

Answer: 2.

  • A 1
  • B 2
  • C 4
  • D 0.5

Correct answer: B. 2

Explanation: For a first-order reaction, rate ∝ [N₂O₅], so doubling the concentration doubles the rate.

First-Order Decay: Constant Half-Lifetime[A][A]₀[A]₀/22 × t½[A]₀/4Each successive half-life takes the SAME amount of time, regardless of starting concentration

First-order decay curve: concentration halves every t½, and that half-life is constant - a defining test for first-order kinetics.

Concept context

Study the speed of reactions and what affects it: concentration, temperature, and catalysts. Covers rate law, order of reaction, the Arrhenius equation, and reaction mechanisms step by step.

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