What Rate Constant Can Be Determined from Only the Half-Life

question 96

Multiple Choice

What rate constant can be determined from only the half-life of a reaction?

• A) Zeroth
• B) First
• C) Second
• D) Third
• E) The rate constant cannot be determined using only a rate constant for any reaction.

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