activation energy

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

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Dahriel Aron 3A
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activation energy

How can you find the activation energy from just knowing the order of the reaction and k?

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Re: activation energy

You can find the Ea the value of k at two temperatures using the Arrhenius relation

Dahriel Aron 3A
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Re: activation energy

in using the arrhenius how would you know what to plug in for A?

Anurag Bajjuri 1H
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Re: activation energy

The A value or pre-exponential factor would be given to you in this case if you are trying to find the activation energy. It would also be the y-intercept in a graph of lnk vs 1/T.

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