Chapter 13, Problem 43E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The data of rate constant at different temperatures are given. An Arrhenius plot is to be used to determine the value of activation energy barrier and frequency factor.

Concept introduction: In the Arrhenius plot,

• Variables on $y-\text{axis}$ is $\ln \left(\text{Rate}\text{constant}\right)$ .
• Variables on $x-\text{axis}$ is $\frac{1}{\text{Absolute}\text{temperature}}$ .
• Slope of the graph is $\frac{-\text{Activation}\text{enrgy}}{\text{Gase}\text{constant}}$ .
• $y-\text{intercept}$ is $\ln \left(\text{Frequency}\text{factor}\right)$ .

To determine: The value of activation energy barrier and frequency factor of the given reaction.