(a)
Interpretation:
A graph of ln k v/s 1/T is to be constructed for the given data of decomposition of PAN.
0 °C | k = |
10 °C | k = |
20 °C | k = |
30 °C | k = |
Concept introduction:
- Arrhenius equation relates the rate constant (k) of the reaction to its absolute temperature as-
Where
A − Pre-exponential factor
Ea- Activation energy
T- Absolute temperature in Kelvins
R- Universal gas constant
(b)
Interpretation:
The activation energy (Ea ) is to be calculated for the given data of decomposition of PAN.
0 °C | k = |
10 °C | k = |
20 °C | k = |
30 °C | k = |
Concept introduction:
- Arrhenius equation relates the rate constant (k) of the reaction to its absolute temperature as-
Where
A − Pre-exponential factor
Ea- Activation energy
T- Absolute temperature in Kelvins
R- Universal gas constant
(c)
Interpretation:
The half-life for the decomposition of PAN at 40°C is to be calculated.
0 °C | k = |
10 °C | k = |
20 °C | k = |
30 °C | k = |
Ea =
Concept introduction:
- At two different temperatures, Arrhenius equation can be modified as:
Where k − rate constants
Ea- Activation energy
T- Absolute temperature in Kelvins
R- Universal gas constant
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