The Rate Constant for a First-Order Reaction Is 1

question 68

Multiple Choice

The rate constant for a first-order reaction is 1.5× 10^-2 s^-1 at 710 K and 4.1 × 10^-2 s^-1 at 884 K.What is the activation energy? (R = 8.31 J/(mol · K) )

• A)12 kJ/mol
• B)13 kJ/mol
• C)29 kJ/mol
• D)3600 kJ/mol
• E)30 kJ/mol

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