How Many Half-Lives Are Required for the Concentration of Reactant

question 9

Multiple Choice

How many half-lives are required for the concentration of reactant to decrease to 12.5% of its original value?

• A) 3
• B) 2
• C) 2.5
• D) 2.75
• E) 8

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