Which of the following statements is true about the half-life of a first-order reaction?

A. It depends on the initial concentration of the reactant
B. It is directly proportional to the concentration of the reactant
C. It remains constant throughout the reaction
D. It decreases as the reaction progresses

Answer: It remains constant throughout the reaction


Additional Information: For a first-order reaction, the half-life is independent of the concentration and remains constant.