For the given generic reaction, the concentration of A and the amount of time that is required to decrease the concentration to one-half of the initial concentration, t1/2, are directly proportional. Therefore, a decrease in the concentration of A shows a proportional decrease in the half-life, t1/2.

For the given generic reaction, the concentration of A and the amount of time that is required to decrease the concentration to one-half of the initial concentration, t1/2, are directly proportional. Therefore, a decrease in the concentration of A shows a proportional decrease in the half-life, t1/2.

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