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Ch.14 - Chemical Kinetics
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Chapter 14, Problem 51b

(b) Does the rate constant for a reaction generally increase or decrease with an increase in reaction temperature?

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Key Concepts

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Rate Constant

The rate constant (k) is a proportionality factor in the rate equation of a chemical reaction, indicating the speed at which the reaction occurs. It is specific to a particular reaction at a given temperature and is influenced by factors such as temperature, concentration, and the presence of catalysts.
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Arrhenius Equation

The Arrhenius equation describes how the rate constant of a reaction changes with temperature. It is expressed as k = A * e^(-Ea/RT), where A is the pre-exponential factor, Ea is the activation energy, R is the gas constant, and T is the temperature in Kelvin. This equation shows that an increase in temperature generally leads to an increase in the rate constant.
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Activation Energy

Activation energy (Ea) is the minimum energy required for reactants to undergo a chemical reaction. Higher temperatures provide more kinetic energy to the molecules, increasing the likelihood that they will overcome the activation energy barrier, thus enhancing the reaction rate and increasing the rate constant.
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