5.6 - HL: The Temperature Dependence of Rate: The Arrhenius Equation and Activation Energy

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the Arrhenius equation used for?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about reaction rates and temperature.

Question 2

Easy

What is the universal gas constant value in the Arrhenius equation?

πŸ’‘ Hint: It’s a constant used for calculations in chemistry.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does the Arrhenius equation model?

  • A relationship between pressure and volume
  • How temperature affects reaction rate
  • The solubility of gases

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the topics we've covered on reaction kinetics.

Question 2

True or False: Higher activation energy means a faster reaction rate.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the meaning of activation energy.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

The rate constant for a chemical reaction is known to increase from 3.0 x 10^-5 to 1.2 x 10^-4 s^-1 as the temperature rises from 298 K to 308 K. Using the Arrhenius equation, calculate the activation energy (Ea).

πŸ’‘ Hint: Find the natural log of the ratio of the rate constants and set up the equation to solve for Ea.

Question 2

A chemical reaction has an activation energy of 50 kJ/mol. How much faster will the reaction be at 350 K compared to 300 K based on the Arrhenius equation?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Set up your calculations carefully, remembering to convert kilojoules to joules for R.

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