For a first-order reaction

CHEMISTRY · Single correct · A Level · Chemistry · Rate equations · Rate equations

Problem

For a first-order reaction, a plot of

\log(a-x)

against time is a straight line with a negative slope of magnitude: (a)

\frac{k}{2.303}

(b)

-2.303k

(c)

\frac{2.303}{k}

(d)

-\frac{2.303}{k}