What Is the Energy of Activation, E_a, of a Reaction

question 124

Multiple Choice

What is the energy of activation, E_a, of a reaction if the rate constant, k , is 0.75 s ^{- 1} at 298 K and 11.5 s ^{- 1} at 348 K?

• A) 15.8 kJ/mol
• B) 20.4 kJ/mol
• C) 31.4 kJ/mol
• D) 47.1 kJ/mol
• E) 296 kJ/mol

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