Which Statement Below Regarding the Arrhenius Equation Is FALSE

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which statement below regarding the Arrhenius equation is FALSE?

• A)The frequency factor, A, shows an exponential dependence on temperature.
• B)The frequency factor, A, has the same units as the rate constant.
• C)Generally, the value of the rate constant decreases as the activation energy, E_a, increases.
• D)Generally, the value of the rate constant increases as the absolute temperature, T, increases.
• E)The rate constant includes a factor that accounts for the effectiveness of molecular collisions.

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