First-Order Kinetics (t1/2)Chemistry

First-Order Reaction Kinetics & Half-Life Calculator

Calculate remaining concentration [A]t, concentration-independent half-life (t1/2), and percent consumed over time for first-order chemical and radioactive processes.

Calculated Result

Remaining Concentration [A]t

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Calculator Inputs

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Remaining Concentration [A]t

0M

Reaction Half-Life (t1/2)

13.86 time unit

Percent Consumed (%)

100 %

Regular Exponential Decay: Half-life is constant and concentration-independent, halving remaining substance systematically every interval.

First-Order Exponential Decay Profile

percent_remaining
0(0%)
Consumed %
100 %(100%)

Standard chemical kinetics and pharmacokinetics tool for first-order decay reactions.

Calculation Methodology

First-Order Integrated Rate Law: ln([A]t / [A]0) = -k * t, or [A]t = [A]0 * exp(-k * t). Half-Life: t_1/2 = ln(2) / k ≈ 0.69315 / k. Percent Reacted = (1 - [A]t / [A]0) * 100%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Because the reaction rate is directly proportional to concentration at every moment; doubling the concentration doubles the instantaneous rate, perfectly canceling any effect on the time required for 50% decay.

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