2. Consider the Arrhenius plots for three different reactions A, B, and C. Based on the graph, answer the following questions in your One Note page: i) ii) iii) Which reaction has the greatest activation energy (Ea)? Explain your answer. Which reaction has the smallest frequency factor (A)? Explain your answer. Which reaction has the greatest temperature dependence? Explain your answer. In k A C 1/T B

2. Consider the Arrhenius plots for three different reactions A, B, and C. Based on the graph, answer the following questions in your One Note page: i) ii) iii) Which reaction has the greatest activation energy (Ea)? Explain your answer. Which reaction has the smallest frequency factor (A)? Explain your answer. Which reaction has the greatest temperature dependence? Explain your answer. In k A C 1/T B

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Chapter12: Chemical Kinetics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 82E: The decomposition of NH3 to N2 and H2 was studied on two surfaces: Surface Ea (kJ/mol) W 163 Os 197...

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