Chapter 5, Problem 5.87CP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Using computer programming the ratio of reaction rate considering activation energy and temperature should be determined.

Concept introduction:

Rate of reaction is defined as the rate at which the reaction occurs, that is the formation of product with respect to the reactant.

Factors on which rate of reaction depends are as follows:

1. Nature of the reactant
2. Concentration of reactant.
3. Temperature
4. Surface area
5. Catalyst

The equation used for relating the rate constant with Activation energy and temperature is Arrhenius Equation. The equation is given below:

  $\text{k}\text{=}{\text{Ae}}^{\frac{{\text{-E}}_{\text{a}}}{\text{RT}}}$

Where,

  $k$ is rate constant.

  ${\text{E}}_{\text{a}}$ is activation energy.

  $R$ is universal gas constant

  $T$ is the temperature.

A is Arrhenius constant.