Chapter 6, Problem 6D.2ST

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The factor that changes the rate constant when the temperature falls from ${37}^{°}C$ to ${15}^{°}C$ has to be identified.

Concept Introduction:

Arrhenius equation:

• Arrhenius equation is a formula that represents the temperature dependence of reaction rates
• The Arrhenius equation has to be represented as follows $k=A{e}^{-E_a/RT}$
• $E_a$ represents the activation energy and it’s unit is kJ/mol
• R represents the universal gas constant and it has the value of $\text{8}\text{.314 J/K}\text{.mol}$
• T represents the absolute temperature
• A represents the frequency factor or collision frequency