Need a b c 10. Consider the general form of a first order decomposition reaction.A + Bwithd[A]= k,[A]dta) If the rate constant obeys the Arrhenius equation with prefactor A=1012s-1, whatis an upper bound on the activation energy Ea if a solution with [A]=1M is to react withinitial rate of at least 10-3 M*s- at 298 K?b) If the activation energy is Ea = 75 kJ/mol, how much would you have to increasethe temperature in order to double this initial rate?c) From transition state theory, explain how you would know whether the change inentropy of forming the transition state ASt is positive or negative, based on the Arrheniusprefactor.

The rate constant of a reaction can be determined using Arrhenius theory by the equation K = A…

10. Consider the general form of a first order decomposition reaction. A + B with d[4] k,[A] dt a) If the rate constant obeys the Arrhenius equation with prefactor A=1012s-1, what is an upper bound on the activation energy Ea if a solution with [A]=1M is to react with initial rate of at least 10-3 M*s- at 298 K? b) If the activation energy is E, = 75 kJ/mol, how much would you have to increase the temperature in order to double this initial rate? c) From transition state theory, explain how you would know whether the change in entropy of forming the transition state ASt is positive or negative, based on the Arrhenius prefactor.

10. Consider the general form of a first order decomposition reaction. A + B with d[4] k,[A] dt a) If the rate constant obeys the Arrhenius equation with prefactor A=1012s-1, what is an upper bound on the activation energy Ea if a solution with [A]=1M is to react with initial rate of at least 10-3 M*s- at 298 K? b) If the activation energy is E, = 75 kJ/mol, how much would you have to increase the temperature in order to double this initial rate? c) From transition state theory, explain how you would know whether the change in entropy of forming the transition state ASt is positive or negative, based on the Arrhenius prefactor.

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