the variable A

$aR \to bP, Rate = -\frac{1}{a} \frac{d[R]}{dt} = \frac{1}{b}\frac{d[P]}{dt}$

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bellaha4F
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the variable A

i don't quite understand what the variable "A" in the Arrhenius Equation means (k=Ae^-Ea/RT), can someone please explain it to me, thanks!!

Daniel Chen 2L
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Re: the variable A

The variable A is the frequency or the pre-exponential factor.

Jasmine W 1K
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Re: the variable A

A is the frequency factor or pre-exponential factor. It includes the number of collisions with the correct orientation.

Lauren Stack 1C
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Re: the variable A

A was described in class as the frequency factor or pre-exponential factor (includes # of collisions with correct orientation)

Sofia Barker 2C
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Re: the variable A

In the Arrhenius equation, A is a constant that varies for different reactions. It is called the frequency factor or pre-exponential factor and it is simply a value that takes into account the frequency of collisions when determining the rate constant for a specific reaction.

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