The rate constant k for a certain reaction is measured at two different temperatures: temperature k 398.0 °C 8.9 x 107 262.0 °C 8.0 x 106 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 mol X S

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The rate constant k for a certain reaction is measured at two different temperatures:
temperature k
398.0 °C
8.9 x 10'
262.0 °C
8.0 x 106
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 =
x10
mol
X
S
C.
Transcribed Image Text:The rate constant k for a certain reaction is measured at two different temperatures: temperature k 398.0 °C 8.9 x 10' 262.0 °C 8.0 x 106 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 = x10 mol X S C.
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