How Many Half-Lives Are Required for the Concentration of Reactant

question 5

Multiple Choice

How many half-lives are required for the concentration of reactant to decrease to 1.56% of its original value?

• A) 6
• B) 5
• C) 7
• D) 6.5
• E) 7.5

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