Kinetics

Arrhenius equation: activation energy

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Explore how reaction rate constants vary with temperature and use graphs of kinetics data to calculate the activation energy of a reaction. Apply this to an industrial scenario to select the best catalyst for a reaction.

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Learning outcomes

Recall the components of the Arrhenius equation and explain the relationships between the terms.
Use both forms of the Arrhenius equation to calculate the rate constant at different temperatures.
Construct and interpret kinetics plots to calculate the activation energy of a reaction.
Explain the effect that catalysts have on the kinetics of a reaction.

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Skills

Manipulating and Presenting Data

How to construct Arrhenius plots
How to calculate the frequency factor and activation energy for a reaction from an Arrhenius plot

Interpreting and Analysing Data

How to calculate the rate constant at two different temperatures using activation energy data

Concepts, Principles and Theories

How to use the Arrhenius equation to understand the relationship between rate of reaction, activation energy, and temperature

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Chemistry

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Physical chemistry

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Kinetics

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