Thermal/statistical physics:
derive an expression for the enthalpy of a system if the partition function depends on x and t. assume that the particles obey classical statistics.

The first-order reaction a→2b+c has rate constant 0.538 s−1. if the initial concentration of a is 0.867 mol l−1, what is the half-life of the reaction in seconds? remember to use correct significant figures in your answer (round your answer to the nearest hundredth). do not include units in your response.