A Compound Decomposes by a First-Order Process

question 69

Multiple Choice

A compound decomposes by a first-order process. If 25.0% of the compound decomposes in 60.0 minutes, the half-life of the compound is __________.

• A)65 minutes
• B)120 minutes
• C)145 minutes
• D)180 minutes
• E)198 minutes

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