Match each symbol in the Arrhenius equation to its meaning
Exercise and reference answers
- Matching pairs
- Left
- k
- Right
- the rate constant
- Left
- Ea
- Right
- the activation energy
- Left
- A
- Right
- the pre-exponential factor, or collision frequency
- Left
- T
- Right
- the absolute temperature
- Left
- P
- Right
- the steric factor, for orientation of collisions
Explanation
k = Ae^(−Ea/RT), and every letter earns its place. Source: syllabus Chemistry Part I, Ch 3 Chemical Kinetics.
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