3.5.2 - Meaning of the Pre-Exponential Factor A
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What does the pre-exponential factor A represent in the Arrhenius equation?
💡 Hint: Think about the conditions under which A is considered.
In which range does A typically vary for simple bimolecular reactions?
💡 Hint: What does a higher value for A indicate about collisions?
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What does the pre-exponential factor A indicate about collisions?
💡 Hint: Think about A in the context of molecular interactions.
True or False: A is always equal to or greater than 1.
💡 Hint: Consider how molecular orientation affects collisions.
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Consider a reaction that proceeds at a slow rate with a pre-exponential factor A = 10^5 and an activation energy Ea = 50 kJ/mol. Estimate the rate constant k at 300 K and discuss the implications.
💡 Hint: Make sure to convert Ea accurately to J/mol.
A reaction has A = 10^12 and Ea = 75 kJ/mol. Compare the rate of this reaction at 300 K with another where A = 10^9 and Ea = 70 kJ/mol, and evaluate which reaction is faster.
💡 Hint: Focus on how both factors contribute to the rate constants calculated.
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