Calculating Reaction Rate Increase with a Temp. Rise of 10degC

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The discussion focuses on calculating the increase in reaction rate due to a temperature rise of 10 degrees Celsius, specifically for a reaction with an activation energy of 159 kJ. The Arrhenius equation is the primary tool referenced for this calculation, which relates temperature and activation energy to reaction rates. The increase in reaction rate can be quantitatively determined using the equation, leading to a definitive factor by which the rate increases at the specified temperature change.

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  • Understanding of the Arrhenius equation
  • Knowledge of activation energy concepts
  • Basic principles of chemical kinetics
  • Familiarity with temperature effects on reaction rates
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By what factor would the rate of a reaction for which the activation energy is 159 kJ be increased by a temperature rise of 10degreesC from 25 to 35degreesC?

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