The half-life of a first-order reaction is In (2) t1/2 so, first calculate k using the integrated rate equation for a first-order reaction. [A]: = -kt In [A]o If 38.0% of the compound decomposed, then 62.0% remains after 67.0 min.

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After 67.0 min,67.0 min, 38.0%38.0% of a compound has decomposed. What is the half‑life of this reaction assuming first‑order kinetics?

 

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The half-life of a first-order
reaction is
In (2)
t1/2
so, first calculate k using the
integrated rate equation for a
first-order reaction.
[A]:
= -kt
In
[A]o
If 38.0% of the compound
decomposed, then 62.0% remains
after 67.0 min.
Transcribed Image Text:The half-life of a first-order reaction is In (2) t1/2 so, first calculate k using the integrated rate equation for a first-order reaction. [A]: = -kt In [A]o If 38.0% of the compound decomposed, then 62.0% remains after 67.0 min.
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