Try it on paper first. A hint, the key idea and the worked solution are here when you need them.
A zero order reaction starts at . Its rate constant is . Find the concentration of the reactant after , the half-life, and the time at which the reactant is all used up.
For a zero order reaction, . The half-life is , and the reaction ends at . The unit of is the unit of the rate, .
Have you tried it?
Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, go through the solution one step at a time, and check each step against your own.
Given. and .
Step 1. After 20 min. .
Step 2. Half-life. .
Step 3. All used up. .
Check. After one half-life, at , the concentration is exactly half, . The reactant ends at , which is twice the half-life.
Answer: , and .
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