The rate constant k for a certain reaction is measured at two different temperatures: temperature k 6.2 × 10¹1 X 3.8 x 1013 Assuming the rate constant obeys the Arrhenius equation, calculate the activation energy E for this reaction. 132.0 °C 242.0 °C Round your answer to 2 significant digits. 4-0 E = kJ mol x10

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The rate constant k for a certain reaction is measured at two different temperatures:
temperature k
132.0 °C
E
Assuming the rate constant obeys the Arrhenius equation, calculate the activation energy E for this reaction.
a
Round your answer to 2 significant digits.
a
242.0 °C
=
6.2 × 10¹1
3.8 × 10¹3
kJ
mol
x10
Transcribed Image Text:The rate constant k for a certain reaction is measured at two different temperatures: temperature k 132.0 °C E Assuming the rate constant obeys the Arrhenius equation, calculate the activation energy E for this reaction. a Round your answer to 2 significant digits. a 242.0 °C = 6.2 × 10¹1 3.8 × 10¹3 kJ mol x10
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