The rate constant k for a certain reaction is measured at two different temperatures: temperature k 111.0 °C 172.0 °C 2.3 × 10⁹ 5.2 × 10⁹ Assuming the rate constant obeys the Arrhenius equation, calculate the activation energy E for this reaction. Round your answer to 2 significant digits. kJ mol X

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Using the Arrhenius equation to calculate Ea from k versus T data
The rate constant k for a certain reaction is measured at two different temperatures:
temperature k
111.0 °C
172.0 °C
Assuming the rate constant obeys the Arrhenius equation, calculate the activation energy E for this reaction.
E
Round your answer to 2 significant digits.
2.3 × 10⁹
5.2 × 10⁹
=
0 mol
Transcribed Image Text:Using the Arrhenius equation to calculate Ea from k versus T data The rate constant k for a certain reaction is measured at two different temperatures: temperature k 111.0 °C 172.0 °C Assuming the rate constant obeys the Arrhenius equation, calculate the activation energy E for this reaction. E Round your answer to 2 significant digits. 2.3 × 10⁹ 5.2 × 10⁹ = 0 mol
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