Answer:
4.66667 minutes
Explanation:
Rate constant, k = 9.90×10−3 s−1
Time = ?
Initial concentration, [A]o = 100
Final concentration, [A] = 6.25
The integral rate law for first order reactions is given as;
ln[A] = ln[A]o − kt
kt = ln[A]o - ln[A]
t = ( ln[A]o - ln[A]) / k
t = [ln(100) - ln(6.25)] / 9.90×10−3
t = 2.77 / 9.90×10−3
t = 0.28006 ×103
t = 280 seconds
t = 4.66667 minutes (Upon conversion by dividing by 60)