Chapter 11, Problem 79QRT

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The factor by which the rate constant $k$ increases at given temperature, when catalyst is introduced into the reaction medium has to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

The temperature dependence of rate constant can be explained through Arrhenius equation.

  $k=A{e}^{\frac{-E_a}{RT}}$

Where $k$ is the rate constant, $A$ is the frequency factor, $E_a$ is the activation energy, $R$ is the universal gas constant and $T$ is the temperature.

The exponential part $e^{\frac{-E_a}{RT}}$ is the fraction of sufficiently energetic molecules.