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

A. It depends on the initial concentration
B. It is constant and independent of concentration
C. It increases with time
D. It decreases with time

Answer: It is constant and independent of concentration

Additional Information: For first-order reactions, the half-life remains constant regardless of the initial concentration.

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