For a reaction with an activation energy () of 50 kJ/mol, how much would a 10°C increase in temperature increase the rate constant, according to the Arrhenius equation (assuming ) at room temperature (approx. 300K)?
Approximately half
Approximately double
Approximately quadruple
Negligible change
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The of exothermic reaction, is . Heat of reaction is . for the reaction will be
If the orientation of colliding molecules is not proper, the collision is termed as:
Effective collision
Ineffective collision
Elastic collision
Inelastic collision
Which factor has the LEAST impact on the rate of a reaction involving large, complex biomolecules?
Presence of a catalyst
Substrate concentration
Temperature
Reactant molecular weight
Consider two reactions, A and B. Reaction A has a higher activation energy than reaction B. Which statement is most likely true?
Reaction A will proceed faster than reaction B at the same temperature.
Both reactions will proceed at the same rate at the same temperature.
Reaction B will proceed faster than reaction A at the same temperature.
The relative rates of reactions A and B cannot be predicted based on activation energy alone.
In an Arrhenius plot for a reaction, the slope is found to be . If the gas constant is , what is the activation energy () of the reaction in ?
75.2 kJ/mol
88.5 kJ/mol
92.3 kJ/mol
99.8 kJ/mol
The minimum energy required for a reaction to occur is called:
Kinetic energy
Potential energy
Activation energy
Ionization energy
For an endothermic reaction
None
Which statement is not correct?
For endothermic reactions, heat of reaction is lesser than energy of activation
For exothermic reactions, heat of reaction is more than energy of activation
For exothermic reactions energy of activation is less in forward reaction than in backward reaction
For endothermic reactions energy of activation is more in forward reaction than in backward reaction
Which increases on increase of temperature?
Rate of reaction
Activation energy
Equilibrium constant for an exothermic reaction
Concentration of reactants
For producing the effective collision, the colliding molecules must possess
A certain minimum amount of energy
Energy equal or greater than threshold energy
Proper orientation
Threshold energy as well as proper orientation