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Q3.23:
The rate constant for the decomposition of hydrocarbons is \(2.418 \times 10^{-5}s^{-1}\) at 546 K. If the energy of activation is 179.9 kJ/mol, what will be the value of pre-exponential factor.

Solution :

Step 1: Given Variables & Theoretical Foundation

To determine the pre-exponential factor ($A$), we utilize the Arrhenius equation, which relates the rate constant ($k$), activation energy ($E_a$), temperature ($T$), and the frequency factor ($A$).

  • Rate constant ($k$) = $2.418 \times 10^{-5} \, s^{-1}$
  • Activation energy ($E_a$) = $179.9 \, kJ/mol = 179,900 \, J/mol$ [Conversion: $1 \, kJ = 1000 \, J$]
  • Temperature ($T$) = $546 \, K$
  • Gas constant ($R$) = $8.314 \, J \cdot K^{-1} \cdot mol^{-1}$

[Per the Arrhenius Equation: $k = A \cdot e^{-E_a / RT}$]

Step 2: Linearizing the Arrhenius Equation

To solve for $A$, we apply the natural logarithm ($\ln$) to both sides of the equation:

$\ln(k) = \ln(A) - \frac{E_a}{RT}$

Rearranging to isolate the pre-exponential factor ($A$):

$\ln(A) = \ln(k) + \frac{E_a}{RT}$

Step 3: Numerical Calculation

First, calculate the exponent component $\frac{E_a}{RT}$:

$\frac{E_a}{RT} = \frac{179900 \, J/mol}{(8.314 \, J/K \cdot mol) \times 546 \, K}$

$\frac{E_a}{RT} = \frac{179900}{4539.444} \approx 39.630$

Next, calculate $\ln(k)$:

$\ln(2.418 \times 10^{-5}) = \ln(2.418) + \ln(10^{-5})$

$\ln(2.418 \times 10^{-5}) = 0.8829 - 11.5129 = -10.630$

Now, calculate $\ln(A)$:

$\ln(A) = -10.630 + 39.630 = 29.00$

Step 4: Exponential Conversion

Taking the antilog (exponential) of both sides:

$A = e^{29.00}$

$A \approx 3.92 \times 10^{12} \, s^{-1}$

Visual Representation of Arrhenius Relationship

1/T (K^-1) ln k Slope = -Ea/R Intercept = ln A

Final Solution: The pre-exponential factor ($A$) for the decomposition is $3.92 \times 10^{12} \, s^{-1}$.


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