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justinmsk

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A compound decomposes by a first-order process. If 17.0 of the compound decomposes in 30 minutes, the half-life of the compound is ________.
 
  A) 112 minutes
  B) 12 minutes
  C) 8 minutes
  D) 223 minutes
  E) 56 minutes

Question 2

Which one of the following processes produces a decrease of the entropy of the system?
 
  A) dissolving sodium chloride in water
  B) sublimation of naphthalene
  C) dissolving oxygen in water
  D) boiling of alcohol
  E) explosion of nitroglycerine



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again



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