The reaction 2a + b --> c + d has an activation energy of 80.0 kj/mol. at 320°c, the rate constant k = 1.80 x 10-2 l mol-1 s-1. what would be the value of k at 450°c?
To determine the k for the second condition, we use the Arrhenius equation which relates the rates of reaction at different temperatures. We do as follows:
ln k1/k2 = E / R (1/T2 - 1/T1) where E is the activation energy and R universal gas constant.
