The rate constant (k) for a reaction was measured as a function of temperature. a plot of lnk versus 1/t(in k) is linear and has a slope of −9.20×103 k . you may want to reference (pages 642 - 648) section 14.5 while completing this problem. part a calculate the activation energy for the reaction.

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The Arrhenius equation is

[tex]K=Ae^-{\frac{Ea}{RT}}[/tex]

so if we plot a graph between lnK (natural log of rate constant) and 1/T (inverse of temperature in kelvin)

The straight line equation will be

lnK = lnA - Ea/RT

Where

A = constant for a particular reaction at any temperature

R = gas constant = 8.314 J /molK

So as per this equation the slope of line will be = -Ea/R

Or

Ea = -slope X R

Ea = -(-9.20X10³X 8.314) =76.49kJ /mol

Answer: activation energy = 76.49 kJ /mol

The activation energy for the given reaction is 76.49 kJ/ mo

What is activation energy?

Activation energy is the minimum amount of energy that is required by the elements to perform any chemical reaction.

[tex]\bold{k = Ae^- \dfrac{-Ea}{RT}}[/tex]

Where,

k =  rate constant

A =  pre-exponential factor

E_{a} =  activation energy (in the same units as R×T)

R =  universal gas constant (8.314 J /mol K)

T =  absolute temperature (in Kelvin)

[tex]\bold{Ea = -(-9.20\times10^3\times 8.314) =76.49kJ /mol}[/tex]

Thus, the activation energy is 76.49 kJ/ mol.

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