A Compound Decomposes by a First-Order Process

question 123

Multiple Choice

A compound decomposes by a first-order process. If 17.0% of the compound decomposes in 30 minutes, the half-life of the compound is ________.

• A)112 minutes
• B)12 minutes
• C)8 minutes
• D)223 minutes
• E)56 minutes

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