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Rate constants and temperature
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What is the rule of thumb for the effect of a 10°C temperature rise on the rate constant?

Approximately doubles

What type of relationship exists between rate constant and temperature?

Exponential

What is the dominant factor when temperature increases the rate constant?

Shift in Boltzmann distribution

What is the value of the gas constant RR in the Arrhenius equation?

8.314 J mol⁻¹ K⁻¹

In a plot of ln⁡k\ln k vs 1T\frac{1}{T}, what does the gradient represent?

−EaR-\frac{E_a}{R}

What does the y-intercept represent in a ln⁡k\ln k vs 1T\frac{1}{T} plot?

ln⁡A\ln A

How is EaE_a calculated from the gradient of an Arrhenius plot?

Ea=−gradient×RE_a = -\text{gradient} \times R

What two requirements must be met for particles to react successfully?

Sufficient energy & correct orientation

If the y-intercept of an Arrhenius plot is 25.40, what is AA?

e25.40e^{25.40}

Which axes are correct for determining EaE_a graphically using the Arrhenius equation?

x: 1T\frac{1}{T}, y: ln⁡k\ln k

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