The first-order rate constant, k1, for the decomposition of ampicillin at pH 5.8 and 35?C is k1 = 2 × 10-7 sec-1. The solubility of ampicillin is 1.1 g/100 mL. If it is desired to prepare a suspension of the drug containing 2.5 g/100 mL, calculate the zero-order rate constant, k0, and the shelf-life, that is, the time in days required for the drug to decompose to 90% of its original concentration (at 35?C) in solution. Note: 100 mL = 1 deciliter = 1 dL.

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The first-order rate constant, k1, for the decomposition of ampicillin at pH 5.8 and 35?C is k1 = 2 × 10-7 sec-1. The solubility of ampicillin is 1.1 g/100 mL. If it is desired to prepare a suspension of the drug containing 2.5 g/100 mL, calculate the zero-order rate constant, k0, and the shelf-life, that is, the time in days required for the drug to decompose to 90% of its original concentration (at 35?C) in solution. Note: 100 mL = 1 deciliter = 1 dL.
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