how long will it take to decompose 38% of A at 25 degrees celsius?

To determine the time it will take for 38% of substance A to decompose at 25 degrees Celsius, we need some additional information. The rate of decomposition of a substance generally depends on various factors such as concentration, temperature, and the specific reaction kinetics.

If you have the rate constant (k) for the decomposition of substance A at 25 degrees Celsius, we can calculate the time (t) using the following formula:

t = ln(A₀/A) / k

Where A₀ is the initial concentration of substance A and A is the final concentration (in this case, 38% of A). The natural logarithm (ln) function is used.

However, since you haven't provided the rate constant or other necessary information, we cannot determine the exact time it will take for 38% of substance A to decompose at 25 degrees Celsius.