Chapter 11, Problem 11.82PAE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Why labels on medicines that they should be stored in a cool and dark place should be determined.

Concept introduction:

The dependence of temperature on the chemical kinetics is given by the relation:

$k=A{e}^{-E_a/RT}$

The temperature varies exponentially with the rate constant $k$,thus it is very sensitive to change in temperature. Very small changes in the temperature can lead to drastic changes in the rate of the reaction.