For a certain reaction, it is found that the equation relating the specific rate constant, k (M/s), and absolute temperature, T, is: -4420 In k + 12.20 T. a. What is the value of the specific rate constant, k (M/s) at 500 K? b. What is the activation energy, in kJ/mol, for the process described above?

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Solve the following problem to the best of your ability. Enclose
only your final answer in a box whenever appropriate. Correctness of
units and number of significant figures expressed in your final answers is
highly anticipated.
For a certain reaction, it is found that the equation relating the specific rate
constant, k (M/s), and absolute temperature, T, is:
-4420
In k :
+ 12.20
T.
a. What is the value of the specific rate constant, k (M/s) at 500 K?
b. What is the activation energy, in kJ/mol, for the process described above?
Transcribed Image Text:IV. DOER: Now do it! Solve the following problem to the best of your ability. Enclose only your final answer in a box whenever appropriate. Correctness of units and number of significant figures expressed in your final answers is highly anticipated. For a certain reaction, it is found that the equation relating the specific rate constant, k (M/s), and absolute temperature, T, is: -4420 In k : + 12.20 T. a. What is the value of the specific rate constant, k (M/s) at 500 K? b. What is the activation energy, in kJ/mol, for the process described above?
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