For a reaction that is first order in reactant A

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Problem

For a reaction that is first order in reactant A, which of the following quantities is the same regardless of the initial concentration

[\text{A}]_0

? (a) The initial rate of disappearance of

A

(b) The time required for

[A]

to decrease to one-tenth of

[A]_0

[A]

to decrease to one-half of

[A]_0

(d) The amount of

A

consumed in the first minute