(a)
Interpretation:
The apparent activation energy for the reaction should be calculated.
Concept Introduction:
Arrhenius equation
k − equilibrium constant
Ea − activation energy
R − universal gas constant
T − temperature
A − pre-exponential factor.
(b)
Interpretation:
The average interval as per the given information should be calculated.
Concept Introduction:
Arrhenius equation
k − equilibrium constant
Ea − activation energy
R − universal gas constant
T − temperature
A − pre-exponential factor.
(c)
Interpretation:
The observed intervals and the intervals calculated in part b should be compared.
Concept Introduction:
Arrhenius equation
k − equilibrium constant
Ea − activation energy
R − universal gas constant
T − temperature
A − pre-exponential factor.
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