How to solve ratio between t1/2 and t99.9%?
The integrated rate expression for the first order reaction is
t =
where a = initial concentration of reactants
a-x = concentration of reactants left
t99.9 means that 99.9% of the reaction is complete. Then, 0.1% reactant is left
Let a = 100, then a-x = 0.1
t99.9 =
t99.9 =
Time period for 50% completion of reaction,
t50 =
t50 =
Dividing equation 2 by 1
Therefore, t99.9:t50 = 1:10