Which of the Following Statements Is Correct for the First-Order

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct for the first-order reaction: A → 2B?

• A) The concentration of A decreases linearly with respect to time.
• B) The concentration of A is constant with respect to time.
• C) The natural logarithm of the concentration of A decreases linearly with respect to time.
• D) The rate of reaction is constant with respect to time.
• E) The rate constant,k,of the reaction decreases linearly with respect to time.

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Definitions:

Acetylcholine Agonists

Substances that mimic the action of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter, stimulating the acetylcholine receptor sites.

Sympathetic Stimulation

Activation of the sympathetic nervous system, which increases heart rate, blood pressure, and energy availability; often referred to as the "fight or flight" response.

ANS

The Autonomic Nervous System, a part of the nervous system that controls involuntary actions such as the heartbeat, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Sympathetic Division

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for the "fight or flight" response, prepping the body for action.