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Reaction Time is the time taken to complete a reaction to a certain extent. Check FAQs
t=-ln(1-XA)K1st order
t - Reaction Time?XA - Reactant Conversion?K1st order - Rate Constant for First Order Reaction?

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107.2959Edit=-ln(1-0.8Edit)0.015Edit
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Reaction Time for First Order Irreversible Reaction Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Reaction Time for First Order Irreversible Reaction?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
t=-ln(1-XA)K1st order
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
t=-ln(1-0.8)0.015s⁻¹
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
t=-ln(1-0.8)0.015
Next Step Evaluate
t=107.29586082894s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
t=107.2959s

Reaction Time for First Order Irreversible Reaction Formula Elements

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Reaction Time
Reaction Time is the time taken to complete a reaction to a certain extent.
Symbol: t
Measurement: TimeUnit: s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Reactant Conversion
Reactant Conversion gives us the percentage of reactants converted into products. Enter the percentage as a decimal between 0 and 1.
Symbol: XA
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Rate Constant for First Order Reaction
The Rate Constant for First Order Reaction is defined as the rate of the reaction divided by the concentration of the reactant.
Symbol: K1st order
Measurement: First Order Reaction Rate ConstantUnit: s⁻¹
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
ln
The natural logarithm, also known as the logarithm to the base e, is the inverse function of the natural exponential function.
Syntax: ln(Number)

Other Formulas to find Reaction Time

​Go Reaction Time for First Order Irreversible Reaction using log10
t=-2.303log10(1-XA)K1st order

Other formulas in First Order Irreversible Reaction category

​Go Rate Constant for First Order Irreversible Reaction
K1st order=-ln(1-XA)t
​Go Rate Constant for First Order Irreversible Reaction using log10
K1st order=-2.303log10(1-XA)t
​Go Rate Constant of Second Order Irreversible Reaction
k2=rCACB
​Go Rate Constant of Second Order Irreversible Reaction with Equal Reactant Concentrations
k2=r(CA)2

How to Evaluate Reaction Time for First Order Irreversible Reaction?

Reaction Time for First Order Irreversible Reaction evaluator uses Reaction Time = -(ln(1-Reactant Conversion))/Rate Constant for First Order Reaction to evaluate the Reaction Time, The Reaction Time for First Order Irreversible Reaction formula is defined as the time taken to complete a reaction to a certain extent. Reaction Time is denoted by t symbol.

How to evaluate Reaction Time for First Order Irreversible Reaction using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Reaction Time for First Order Irreversible Reaction, enter Reactant Conversion (XA) & Rate Constant for First Order Reaction (K1st order) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Reaction Time for First Order Irreversible Reaction

What is the formula to find Reaction Time for First Order Irreversible Reaction?
The formula of Reaction Time for First Order Irreversible Reaction is expressed as Reaction Time = -(ln(1-Reactant Conversion))/Rate Constant for First Order Reaction. Here is an example- 107.2959 = -(ln(1-0.8))/0.015.
How to calculate Reaction Time for First Order Irreversible Reaction?
With Reactant Conversion (XA) & Rate Constant for First Order Reaction (K1st order) we can find Reaction Time for First Order Irreversible Reaction using the formula - Reaction Time = -(ln(1-Reactant Conversion))/Rate Constant for First Order Reaction. This formula also uses Natural Logarithm (ln) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Reaction Time?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Reaction Time-
  • Reaction Time=-2.303*(log10(1-Reactant Conversion))/Rate Constant for First Order ReactionOpenImg
Can the Reaction Time for First Order Irreversible Reaction be negative?
No, the Reaction Time for First Order Irreversible Reaction, measured in Time cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Reaction Time for First Order Irreversible Reaction?
Reaction Time for First Order Irreversible Reaction is usually measured using the Second[s] for Time. Millisecond[s], Microsecond[s], Nanosecond[s] are the few other units in which Reaction Time for First Order Irreversible Reaction can be measured.
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