A compound decomposes by a first-order process. If 36 %% of the compound decomposes in 60 minutes, the half-life of the compound is minutes. A compound decomposes by a first-order process. If 36 of the compound decomposes in 60 minutes, the half-life of the compound is minutes. -5 93 41 -18 39

The half-life of the compound is 93 minutes

Explanation:

Expression for rate law for first order kinetics is given by:

where,

k = rate constant  

t = age of sample

a = let initial amount of the reactant =100

a - x = amount left after decay process = (100-36) = 64

a) for completion of 36 % of reaction

b) for completion of half life:

Half life is the amount of time taken by a radioactive material to decay to half of its original value.

The half-life of the compound is 93 minutes