Question

What data should be plotted to show that experimental concentration data fits a first-order reaction? A) 1/[reactant] vs. time B) [reactant) vs. time C) In[reactant] vs. time D) In(k) vs. 1/1

Answer 1

Answer:

C) In[reactant] vs. time

Explanation:

For a first order reaction the integrated rate law equation is:

$A = A_{0}e^{-kt}$

where A(0) = initial concentration of the reactant

A = concentration after time 't'

k = rate constant

Taking ln on both sides gives:

$ln[A] = ln[A]_{0}-kt$

Therefore a plot of ln[A] vs t should give a straight line with a slope = -k

Hence, ln[reactant] vs time should be plotted for a first order reaction.