Biochemistry: Concepts and Connections (2nd Edition)
Biochemistry: Concepts and Connections (2nd Edition)
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9780134641621
Author: Dean R. Appling, Spencer J. Anthony-Cahill, Christopher K. Mathews
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 8, Problem 1P
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

It should be explained that for the first order reaction, the half-life is inversely proportional to rate constant k. The constant of proportionality should be determined.

Concept introduction:

For 1st order reaction, the rate can be determined as:

  Rate = k [A] [A] /d t

Here, k is the rate constant

d [A] = change in concentration of the A

d t = change in time

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Time required for 1st order reaction can be represented as:

  t = 2.303 /k log [Ao] /[A]      .....(1)

Half-life of a substance indicates the consumption of half of the chemical substance in specific period of time thus,

  [A] = [Ao] / 2

And,

  T = T1/2

Putting these values in equation (1)

   T = 2.303 /k log [ A o ] /[A] T 1/2 ( 2.303 /k )×( log 2 )T1/2= 0.6932 /k

Therefore, the half-life is inversely proportional to rate constant k and constant of proportionality is 0.6932

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