First order graph

$\frac{d[R]}{dt}=-k[R]; \ln [R]=-kt + \ln [R]_{0}; t_{\frac{1}{2}}=\frac{0.693}{k}$

Amy Lefley 1J
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First order graph

When graphing a first order reaction, with time on the x-axis and ln(A) on the y-axis, the y-intercept is the natural log of the initial concentration of the reactant, but what does the x-intercept of this graph represent?

Gillian Murphy 2C
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Re: First order graph

time

Rachel-Weisz3C
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Re: First order graph

It represents time and it is usually measured in seconds, therefore rate = M/s, but it can also be measured in minutes, hours... depending on the reaction.

Heesu_Kim_1F
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Re: First order graph

The x-intercept (meaning y=0) of the first order graph would represent the time (usually in seconds) when the concentration of the reactant reaches 0, or essentially when there is no more reactant concentration left.
Hope this helps!

Megan_Ervin_1F
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Re: First order graph

If ln(A) vs Time is a straight line, then the reaction is a first order reaction

mbaker4E
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Re: First order graph

The x axis is time, usually in seconds but it can also be in minutes, days, etc.

varunhariharan
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Re: First order graph

The x-intercept shows how much time time (t) it takes for the natural log of [A] to equal zero, and for [A] to equal zero.

Nicole Lee 4E
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Re: First order graph

The x-intercept would tell you the time at which all of your reactant A runs out.