Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Arrhenius Equation Is

question 170

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the Arrhenius equation is NOT correct?

• 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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