Chapter 14, Problem 76AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The ratio of $k_1$ and $k_2$ at $300°\text{C}$ is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

At a given temperature, the product of concentrations of reactants during a chemical process is termed asthe rate constant. It is a proportionality factor of rate law. According to the Arrhenius equation, temperature depends on the rate constant.

${\text{K = Ae}}^{{\text{-E}}_{\text{a}}\text{/}\text{RT}}$

$E_a$ is the activation energy for reaction,$\text{R}$ is the gas constant,$T$ is the absolute temperature, and $\text{A}$ is Arrhenius frequency factor.

The amount of energy required for a reaction to form products,through the formation of activated complexes, is named as activation energy.