The Arrhenius Equation $k = A \mathrm { e } ^ { - E _ { \mathrm { u } } / R T }$

question 35

Multiple Choice

The Arrhenius equation, $k = A \mathrm { e } ^ { - E _ { \mathrm { u } } / R T }$ , relates the rate constant of reaction and temperature. A plot of ____ versus 1/T will yield a straight line with a slope of -E_a/R.

• A) k₂/k₁
• B) -E_a
• C) ln(k)
• D) \(\mathrm { e } ^ { - E _ { \mathrm { u } } / R }\)
• E) 1/RT

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