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14 Rate Constant and Temp S202 1
14 Rate Constant and Temp S202 1
1. The rate constant (k) for a reaction was measured as a function of temperature. A plot of lnk
versus 1/T (in K) is linear and has a slope of -1.01 x 10 4 K. Calculate the activation energy for this
reaction.
2. The rate constant of a reaction at 32.0oC is 0.0550 s-1. If the frequency factor is
1.20 x 1013 s-1, what is the activation energy?
3. A reaction has a rate constant of 0.000122 s-1 at 27.0oC and 0.228 s-1at 77.0oC.
a. Determine the activation energy for this reaction.
4. A slightly bruised apple will rot extensively in about 4.00 days at room temperature,
25.0OC. If the same apple is kept in the refrigerator at 5.0 OC, the same extent of rotting
takes about 16.0 days. What is the activation energy for the rotting reaction?