Nitrogen pentoxide decomposes according to the reaction: N2O5 (g) ⟶ 2NO2 (g) + 1⁄2O2 (g) The measured rates of reaction between 273 K and 338 K are as follows: Temp (K)           273        298        308        318         328           338 k (x10^-5s−1).  0.0787.   3.46       13.5      49.8.        150            487   Using Excel, make an Arrhenius plot of these data. Remember to label all axes. From the Arrhenius plot, determine the activation energy, Ea, and A for this first order reaction. What does the calculated activation energy tell you about the temperature dependence of this reaction? Calculate the expected rate constant for this reaction at 285 K.

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Nitrogen pentoxide decomposes according to the reaction: N2O5 (g) ⟶ 2NO2 (g) + 1⁄2O2 (g) The measured rates of reaction between 273 K and 338 K are as follows:

Temp (K)           273        298        308        318         328           338

k (x10^-5s−1).  0.0787.   3.46       13.5      49.8.        150            487

 

  1. Using Excel, make an Arrhenius plot of these data. Remember to label all axes.

  2. From the Arrhenius plot, determine the activation energy, Ea, and A for this first order

    reaction.

  3. What does the calculated activation energy tell you about the temperature dependence

    of this reaction?

  4. Calculate the expected rate constant for this reaction at 285 K.

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