The second-order rate constant for the decomposition of nitrous oxide (N20) into nitrogen molecule and oxygen atom has been measured at different temperatures: k (1/M . t ("C) s) 1.87 x 10-3 600 0.0113 650 0.0569 700 0.244 750 Determine graphically the activation energy for the reaction.

The second-order rate constant for the decomposition of nitrous oxide (N20) into nitrogen molecule and oxygen atom has been measured at different temperatures: k (1/M . t ("C) s) 1.87 x 10-3 600 0.0113 650 0.0569 700 0.244 750 Determine graphically the activation energy for the reaction.

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