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Calculate the activation energy of a first-order reaction that is 20% completein 15 minutes at 40 °C and is 20% complete in 3 minutes at 60 °C.

Chemistry: The Molecular Science

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Author:John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski

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Chapter11: Chemical Kinetics: Rates Of Reactions

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