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Another first-order reaction also has a rate constant of 2.45×10−2 s−1 at 25 ∘C. What is the value of k at 70 ∘C if Ea = 120 kJ/mol ?
CFor a given First order reaction,
K1 (rate constant) = 2.45 x 10-2 s-1 at T1 = 25oC = 25+273.15 = 298.15 K
k (rate constant) = ? at T2 =70 oC = 70+273.15 = 343.15 K.
and Activation energy (Ea)= 120 kJ = 120 x 103 J = 1.2 x 105 J.
If rate constant for a same raction at 2 different temperatures is known then the energy of activation (Ea) can be calculated using the equation,
log(k2/k1) = [Ea/2.303R] x [T2-T1/T2T1]
With the notations we used we get equation as,
log(k/k1) = [Ea/2.303R] x [T2-T1/T2T1]
log(k/2.45x10-2) = [1.2x105/( 2.303x8.314)] x [(343.15-298.15)/(343.15 x298.15)]
= [1.2x105/19.15] x [45 /1.023 x 105]
= [1.2 x 45] / [19.15 x 1.023]...................(105 cancelled mumually)
log(k/2.45x10-2) = 2.7564
k/2.45x10-2 = 102.7564
k/2.45 x 10-2 = 5.71 x 102
k = 5.71x102 x 2.45x10-2
k = 13.995 s-1.
= 1.3995x101 s-1
Hence, for the First order reaction rate constant at 70oC is 13.995 or 1.3995 x101s-1