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

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The discussion centers on solving an integrated rate law problem for a zero-order reaction with a rate constant of 5e-2 mol/L and an initial concentration of 1e-3 M. The participant initially calculated the concentration after 5e-3 seconds as 7.5e-4 M, while the textbook answer is 2.5e-4 M. The correct formula used is [A] = -kt + [A initial], and the participant was reminded that the units for the rate constant should be mole L-1 sec-1. Ultimately, the participant resolved the discrepancy in their calculations.

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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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