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Average Rate of Reaction
15. Chemical Kinetics / Average Rate of Reaction / Problem 1
Problem 1

The reaction 2 N2O5(g) → 2 N2O4(g) + O2(g) is a first-order decomposition reaction. The change in concentration of N2O5 with time is shown in the following graph:
Graph showing the decreasing concentration of N2O5 over time from 0 to 600 seconds in a first-order reaction.
Determine the average reaction rate in the time interval 0 – 260 s.