The Reaction a → Products Is First-Order in A

question 26

Multiple Choice

The reaction A → products is first-order in A.If the concentration of A is cut in half,the half-life of the reaction will

• A)decrease by a factor of 1/2.
• B)double.
• C)decrease by a factor of 1/4.
• D)remain constant.
• E)quadruple.

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