The rate constant of a certain reaction is known to obey the Arrhenius equation, and to have an activation energy Ea = 71.0 kJ/mol . If the rate constant of this reaction is 6.7 M^(-1)*s^(-1) at 244.0 degrees Celsius, what will the rate constant be at 324.0 degrees Celsius?

<u>Answer:</u> The rate constant at 324°C is $61.29M^{-1}s^{-1}$

<u>Explanation:</u>

To calculate rate constant at two different temperatures of the reaction, we use Arrhenius equation, which is:

$\ln(\frac{K_{324^oC}}{K_{244^oC}})=\frac{E_a}{R}[\frac{1}{T_1}-\frac{1}{T_2}]$

where,

$K_{244^oC}$ = equilibrium constant at 244°C = $6.7M^{-1}s^{-1}$

$K_{324^oC}$ = equilibrium constant at 324°C = ?

$E_a$ = Activation energy = 71.0 kJ/mol = 71000 J/mol (Conversion factor: 1 kJ = 1000 J)

R = Gas constant = 8.314 J/mol K

$T_1$ = initial temperature = $244^oC=[273+244]K=517K$

$T_2$ = final temperature = $324^oC=[273+324]K=597K$

Putting values in above equation, we get:

$\ln(\frac{K_{324^oC}}{6.7})=\frac{71000J}{8.314J/mol.K}[\frac{1}{517}-\frac{1}{597}]\\\\K_{324^oC}=61.29M^{-1}s^{-1}$

Hence, the rate constant at 324°C is $61.29M^{-1}s^{-1}$

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The products of a chemical reaction have different properties than the reactants.

Marta_Voda [28]

Answer:

Explanation:

The products of a chemical reaction have different properties than the reactant because they underwent a chemical change by definition of a chemical reaction. The products are new combinations atoms forming different molecules.

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If the % acetic acid listed on a vinegar bottle is 4%, what is the implied uncertainty of the acetic acid concentration

Tom [10]

Answer:

This question appears incomplete

Explanation:

This question appears incomplete because the data provided only makes it possible to calculate the certainty of the acetic acid content per total volume of the vinegar. Thus, the 4% means for every 100 mL of the vinegar, there is 4 mL of acetic acid present. To calculate the volume of acetic acid in any other volume of vinegar, the formula will be

volume of acetic acid = 4/100 × total volume of vinegar

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