Arrhenius Equation: Can We Substitute k with 1/t?

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The discussion centers on the Arrhenius equation, specifically the relationship between the rate constant k and time t. The equation is defined as k=Ae^-Ea/RT, where k is not interchangeable with 1/t, as k is a constant that does not vary with time. The participants clarify that while the rate of reaction is proportional to both k and 1/t, they are not equivalent. Additionally, the rate constant k is influenced by temperature changes, which can affect its value over time.

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I know the Arrhenius equation is k=Ae^-Ea/RT
The rate constant k is directly proportional to 1/t
(t stands for the time for the reaction to reach a point)

So I wonder if we can substitute k by 1/t in the Arrhenius equation to become 1/t=Ae^-Ea/RT ?

Thanks a lot
 
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fhlfw said:
The rate constant k is directly proportional to 1/t
The rate constant is a constant, it doesn't vary with time.
 
My bad, I have made a mistake. It should be:

The rate of reaction is directly proportional to both rate constant k and 1/t
So are k and 1/t interchangeable in the Arrhenius equation?
 
fhlfw said:
The rate constant k is directly proportional to 1/t
(t stands for the time for the reaction to reach a point)

For the case that you mean something like this:

\dot \xi = \frac{{\Delta \xi }}{{\Delta t}}

That is just an approximation (except for zero-order reactions).

DrClaude said:
The rate constant is a constant, it doesn't vary with time.

Accorting to the Arrhenius equation the rate constant is a function of temperature. If temperature changes over time than the rate constant changes over time too.
 

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