The breakdown of acetaldehyde to methane and carbon monoxide were measured at 3 temperatures. Calculate the energy of activation (kJ/mol). Hint: Plot In k vs 1/Temp then use the slope in the calculation. k (1/M0.5sec) Temp (K) 0.011 700 0.105 760 0.789 810 O1750 O1.75 O177 O177000

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The breakdown of acetaldehyde to methane and carbon monoxide were
measured at 3 temperatures. Calculate the energy of activation (kJ/mol).
Hint: Plot In k vs 1/Temp then use the slope in the calculation.
k (1/M°-sec) Temp (K)
- --
0.011
700
----
0.105
760
----- --
0.789
810
O1750
O1.75
O177
O177000
Transcribed Image Text:The breakdown of acetaldehyde to methane and carbon monoxide were measured at 3 temperatures. Calculate the energy of activation (kJ/mol). Hint: Plot In k vs 1/Temp then use the slope in the calculation. k (1/M°-sec) Temp (K) - -- 0.011 700 ---- 0.105 760 ----- -- 0.789 810 O1750 O1.75 O177 O177000
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