Activation energy when the rate constant doubles for a given rise in temperature
The same question, asked 3 times: 25 Apr 2025 S1*, 16 Apr 2026 S1*, 19 May 2026 S1. Every wording below, oldest first.
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Question 1
25 Apr 2025 S1
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The rate constant is doubled when temperature increases from 27∘C to 37∘C. What is activation energy in kJ ?
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Question 2
16 Apr 2026 S1
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The rate constant of reaction is 1.5×107s−1 at 300 K and 3.0×107s−1 at 330 K. What is the activation energy for the reaction? [ R×2.303=19.15JK−1mol−1]
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Question 3
19 May 2026 S1
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Calculate the activation energy when the rate of chemical reaction doubles with an increase of 10 K in absolute temperature from 298 K. (R×2.303=19.15JK−1mol−1).