The breakdown of acetaldehyde to methane and carbon monoxide were measured at 3 temperatures. Calculate the energy of activation (kJ/mol). Hint: Plot In k vs 1/Temp then use the slope in the calculation. k (1/MO.5sec) Temp (K) 0.011 700 0.105 760 0.789 810 D1750 O1.75 O 177 O177000

The breakdown of acetaldehyde to methane and carbon monoxide were measured at 3 temperatures. Calculate the energy of activation (kJ/mol). Hint: Plot In k vs 1/Temp then use the slope in the calculation. k (1/MO.5sec) Temp (K) 0.011 700 0.105 760 0.789 810 D1750 O1.75 O 177 O177000

Principles of Modern Chemistry

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Chapter18: Chemical Kinetics

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