Solving Integrated Rate Law Problem: Time Elapsed 5e-3 s

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The discussion revolves around a calculation of concentration after a time interval for a zero-order reaction using the integrated rate law. The initial concentration is 1e-3 M, and the rate constant is given as 5e-2 mol/L. The user initially calculated the concentration after 5e-3 seconds as 7.5e-4 M, while the book states it should be 2.5e-4 M. Clarification on the correct units for the rate constant and the application of the zero-order reaction formula led to the user resolving the discrepancy. Ultimately, the user successfully figured out the correct calculation.
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this seems a fairly straight forward qn but the ans at the back of the book does not agree with my ans :(

we have a rate constant 5e-2 mol/L

inital concentration of 1e-3 M

calculate concentration after the time elapsed is 5e-3 s

my ans is 7.5e-4 but the ans at the back claims it is 2.5e-4

formula i using is the integrated rate law [A] = -kt + [A initial]

did i miss something?
 
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The units of your rate constant aren't correct. It should be mole L-1 sec-1.
Since it's a zero order reaction, your rate law is correct. Check your calculations.
 
siddharth said:
The units of your rate constant aren't correct. It should be mole L-1 sec-1.
Since it's a zero order reaction, your rate law is correct. Check your calculations.
yea, thanks i manage to fig this one out :D
 
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