Which is which k?

Arrhenius Equation: $\ln k = - \frac{E_{a}}{RT} + \ln A$

donnanguyen1d
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Which is which k?

How do you know which is k' or k if the homework problem doesn't specify which is the forward or reverse reaction??

mayapartha_1D
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Re: Which is which k?

I think normally we would assume that k is the forward reaction? But I am not positive! They should give it in the problem on the final, though.

Kyle Alves 3K
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Re: Which is which k?

In all of Lavelle's lectures it was always k is the forward reaction and k' is for the reverse! I don't think he would change that for the final

Charles Ang 1E
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Re: Which is which k?

It shouldn't matter. As long as you make sure to make the T' and k' line up correctly in the formula. -Ln(k'/k)=Ln(k/k')

Angel R Morales Dis1G
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Re: Which is which k?

As long as you are consistent with what temperature you assign the k's, then it shouldn't matter.