Consider the Arrhenius graph shown here for the In of the rate constant vs. 1/T for the reaction of the decomposition of Ca(ClO)2 in aqueous solution. Determine the activation energy, Ea in units of kJ/mol. Report your answer to 3 significant figures. -6 -7 y = -11645x +24.924 R2 = 0.9752 %3D -8 -9+ -10+ -11+ -12 2.7E-03 2.8E-03 2.9E-03 3.0Е-03 3.1E-03 1/T (1/K) In (k)

Consider the Arrhenius graph shown here for the In of the rate constant vs. 1/T for the reaction of the decomposition of Ca(ClO)2 in aqueous solution. Determine the activation energy, Ea in units of kJ/mol. Report your answer to 3 significant figures. -6 -7 y = -11645x +24.924 R2 = 0.9752 %3D -8 -9+ -10+ -11+ -12 2.7E-03 2.8E-03 2.9E-03 3.0Е-03 3.1E-03 1/T (1/K) In (k)

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Chapter11: Chemical Kinetics

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