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Ch.14 - Chemical Kinetics
Chapter 14, Problem 84

What is the half-life for this reaction at the initial concentration?

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<Identify the order of the reaction. The half-life formula depends on whether the reaction is zero-order, first-order, or second-order.>
<For a first-order reaction, use the formula for half-life: $t_{1/2} = \frac{0.693}{k}$, where $k$ is the rate constant.>
<For a second-order reaction, use the formula: $t_{1/2} = \frac{1}{k[A]_0}$, where $[A]_0$ is the initial concentration.>
<For a zero-order reaction, use the formula: $t_{1/2} = \frac{[A]_0}{2k}$.>
<Determine the rate constant $k$ and the initial concentration $[A]_0$ if needed, and apply the appropriate formula to find the half-life.>