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22 July, 17:31

Given that the rate constant is 4.0*10-4 m-1 s-1 at 25.0 ∘c and that the rate constant is 2.6*10-3 m-1 s-1 at 42.4 ∘c, what is the activation energy in kilojoules per mole? express your answer to three significant figures and include the appropriate units.

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  1. 22 July, 18:06
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    So here's how you find the answer:

    Given: (rate constants)

    K₁ = 4.0 x 10⁻⁴ M⁻¹s⁻¹.

    T₁ = 25.0 C = 293 K.

    k₂ = 2.6 x10⁻³ M⁻¹s⁻¹.

    T₂ = 42.4 C = 315.4 K.

    R = 8,314 J/K·mol.

    Use the equation:

    ln (k₁/k₂) = Ea/R (1/T₂ - 1/T₁).

    Transpose:

    Ea = R·T₁·T₂ / (T₁ - T₂) · ln (k₁/k₂)

    Substitute within the given transposed equation:

    Ea = 8,314 J/K·mol · 293 K · 315.4 K : (293 K - 315.4 K) · ln (4.0 x 10⁻⁴ M⁻¹s⁻¹ / 2.6 x 10⁻³ M⁻¹s⁻¹).

    Continuing the solution we get:

    Ea = 768315 J·K/mol : (-22,4 K) * (-1.87)

    The value of EA is:

    Ea = 64140.58 J/mol : 1000 J/kJ = 64.140 kJ/mol.
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