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Question
The rate constant for a first order reaction is 1.54 × 10−3 s−1. Calculate its half life time.
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Solution
We know that `"t"_(1/2) = 0.693/"k"`
`"t"_(1/2) = 0.693/(1.54 xx 10^-3 "s"^-1)` = 450 s
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