Calculate Ea: Activation Energy Solution

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To calculate the activation energy (Ea), the discussion highlights the need for temperature data, which is missing. The equation ln k = -(Ea/RT) + ln A is referenced, indicating that without temperature, determining Ea is challenging. Participants express confusion about how to proceed with the provided time values and the linear relationship from the graph. They note that while the y-intercept is provided, it does not help in calculating Ea without temperature. Overall, the consensus is that temperature data is essential for solving the problem accurately.
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Homework Statement


Calculate Ea from given info:
ln k = 0 t(sec-1) = 0.0033
ln k = -0.2 t(sec-1) = 0.00335
ln k = -0.4 t(sec-1) = 0.0034

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ln k = -(Ea/RT) + ln A


The Attempt at a Solution


I could find Ea if i had the temperature but I'm given the time. I think you can cancel out the ln A with the temperature can't you? But if you do that, Ea would be in J/K*mol, but Ea should be kJ/mol. This is all from a graph btw and the y intercept = -4515.7x + 14.749 and R2 = 0.9964. Am i suppose to treat this as y=mx + b?
 
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Do you have any temperature data? You are going to need it.
 
no temps are given. if they were, i would have been able to solve it.
 
same here
 
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