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The rate constants of some reactions double with every 10 degree rise in temperature. Assume that a reaction takes place at 291 K and 301 K. What must the activation energy be for the rate constant to double as described?
kJ/mol

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The rate constants of some reactions double with every 10 degree rise in temperature. Assume that a reaction takes place at 291 K and 301 K. What must the activation energy be ...

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This solution explains how to calculate the activation energy of a reaction given the rate at two different temperatures.

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