E17D.2(a) The rate constant for the decomposition of a certain substance is 3.80 x 10³ dm³ mol's¹ at 35 °C and 2.67 × 10 dm³ mol's¹ at 50 °C. Evaluate the Arrhenius parameters of the reaction. E17D.2(b) The rate constant for the decomposition of a certain substance is 2.25 × 10³ dm³mol™¹s¹ at 29 °C and 4.01 × 10² dm³ mol's¹ at 37°C. Evaluate the Arrhenius parameters of the reaction.

E17D.2(a) The rate constant for the decomposition of a certain substance is 3.80 x 10³ dm³ mol's¹ at 35 °C and 2.67 × 10 dm³ mol's¹ at 50 °C. Evaluate the Arrhenius parameters of the reaction. E17D.2(b) The rate constant for the decomposition of a certain substance is 2.25 × 10³ dm³mol™¹s¹ at 29 °C and 4.01 × 10² dm³ mol's¹ at 37°C. Evaluate the Arrhenius parameters of the reaction.

Principles of Modern Chemistry

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Chapter18: Chemical Kinetics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 23P

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