The rate constant k for a certain reaction is measured at two different temperatures: temperature k 253.0 °C 7.6 x 1010 354.0 °C 5.8 x 10¹1 Assuming the rate constant obeys the Arrhenius equation, calculate the activation energy E for this reaction. Round your answer to 2 significant digits. kJ E = 0 0x10 mol X

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The rate constant k for a certain reaction is measured at two different temperatures:
temperature
k
253.0 °C
7.6×10 ¹0
354.0 °C
5.8 × 10¹1
Assuming the rate constant obeys the Arrhenius equation, calculate the activation energy E for this reaction.
a
Round your answer to 2 significant digits.
kJ
E
x10
mol
X
?
a
II
Ś
Transcribed Image Text:The rate constant k for a certain reaction is measured at two different temperatures: temperature k 253.0 °C 7.6×10 ¹0 354.0 °C 5.8 × 10¹1 Assuming the rate constant obeys the Arrhenius equation, calculate the activation energy E for this reaction. a Round your answer to 2 significant digits. kJ E x10 mol X ? a II Ś
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