D. RATES: Activation energy

C. Activation energy - see also Re:act Tutorial How does 'y = mx + c' relate to the Arrhenius equation?
 
(i) Use of the Arrhenius equation
1.How to rearrange the Arrhenius equation?
2.How to find A in the Arrhenius equation?
3.Plot ln(k) or ln(rate) vs 1/T?
4.Using 1/time for rate
5.Estimating error in activation energy from Arrhenius plot
6.Meaning of a curved Arrhenius plot?
 
(ii) Activation energy
1.Best range of temperatures to use?
2.Does temperature affect activation energy?
3.What is the relationship between activation energy and bond energies?
4.Does concentration affect E_a values?
5.Values of R and A in Arrhenius equation
6.Activation energy for H₂O₂ decomposition
7.Effect of 10 K temperature change on rate
 
More FAQs relating to these topics in the context of particular experiments may be found in the second part of this list, under Practical Investigations.

updated: 07 August 2008