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The rate constant k for a certain reaction is measured at two different temperatures: temperature k 130.0 °C 78.0 °C 4.0 × 107 1.6×106 Assuming the rate constant obeys the Arrhenius equation, calculate the activation energy E for this reaction. Round your answer to 2 significant digits. E = 0 mol

The rate constant k for a certain reaction is measured at two different temperatures: temperature k 130.0 °C 78.0 °C 4.0 × 107 1.6×106 Assuming the rate constant obeys the Arrhenius equation, calculate the activation energy E for this reaction. Round your answer to 2 significant digits. E = 0 mol

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Given: 

The initial temperature, T1 is 130.0°C.

The final temperature, T2 is 78.0°C. 

The initial rate constant, k1 is 4.0×107.

The final rate constant, k2 is 1.6×106.

To find:

Activation energy, Ea

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