Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Arrhenius $e ^ { - E a / R T }$

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the Arrhenius equation?

• A) The factor \(e ^ { - E a / R T }\) always has a value more than 1.
• B) Ea represents the fraction of molecules having the minimum energy required for a reaction.
• C) It can be used to calculate E_a from the temperature dependence of the rate constant.
• D) It can be used to calculate the rate constant if \(e ^ { - E a / R T }\) is known.
• E) The factor \(e ^ { - E a / R T }\) always has a value more than 10.

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