Chapter 15, Problem 79E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The rate constant for the reaction at 645 K should be predicted.

Concept Introduction:

Activation energy is the minimum amount of energy required by atoms to overcome the energy barrier. The relation between activation energy and rate of reaction is given by an expression as shown below:

  $k=\text{A}{e}^{-E_{\text{a}}/RT}$

Where,

• R is the Gas constant.
• T is the temperature.
• A is pre-exponential factor.
• $E_{\text{a}}$ is the activation energy.
• $k$ is the rate constant.