(a)
Interpretation:
To determine the test tube which has the smallest rate.
Concept introduction:
Rate of a
Mathematically,
Let’s say we have a reaction:
(b)
Interpretation:
To determine the change in the value of rate constant and activation energy when temperature is increased.
Concept introduction:
Relation between rate constant and temperature:
Activation energy is the amount of energy required to reach the transition state. It is independent of temperature. Catalyst are generally added to chemical reaction to decrease activation to make reaction faster or even slower.
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