For a first-order reaction, the half-life is constant. It depends only on the rate constant k and not on the reactant concentration. It is expressed as t1/2=0.693k For a second-order reaction, the half-life depends on the rate constant and the concentration of the reactant and so is expressed as t1/2=1k[A]0
Part A
A certain first-order reaction (A→products) has a rate constant of 4.20×10−3 s−1 at 45 ∘C. How many minutes does it take for the concentration of the reactant, [A], to drop to 6.25% of the original concentration?
Express your answer with the appropriate units.
Part B
A certain second-order reaction (B→products) has a rate constant of 1.35×10−3M−1⋅s−1 at 27 ∘C and an initial half-life of 244 s . What is the concentration of the reactant B after one half-life?
Express your answer with the appropriate units.
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