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The half-life periof of a first order reaction is…………..of initial concentration.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Half-Life in First-Order Reactions:** - The half-life (\(t_{1/2}\)) of a reaction is the time required for the concentration of a reactant to decrease to half of its initial concentration. 2. **Rate Law for First-Order Reactions:** - For a first-order reaction, the rate law can be expressed as: \[ \text{Rate} = k[A] \] where \(k\) is the rate constant and \([A]\) is the concentration of the reactant. 3. **Expression for Concentration Over Time:** - The integrated rate law for a first-order reaction is given by: \[ \ln\left(\frac{[A_0]}{[A_t]}\right) = kt \] where \([A_0]\) is the initial concentration and \([A_t]\) is the concentration at time \(t\). 4. **Substituting for Half-Life:** - At half-life, the concentration \([A_t]\) becomes \(\frac{[A_0]}{2}\). Therefore, substituting this into the integrated rate law gives: \[ \ln\left(\frac{[A_0]}{\frac{[A_0]}{2}}\right) = kt_{1/2} \] 5. **Simplifying the Equation:** - This simplifies to: \[ \ln(2) = kt_{1/2} \] 6. **Solving for Half-Life:** - Rearranging the equation to solve for \(t_{1/2}\) gives: \[ t_{1/2} = \frac{\ln(2)}{k} \] 7. **Conclusion:** - The expression for half-life (\(t_{1/2}\)) of a first-order reaction does not include the initial concentration \([A_0]\). Thus, it is independent of the initial concentration. **Final Answer:** The half-life period of a first-order reaction is independent of initial concentration. ---
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