Effect of temperature on rate
Effect of temperature on rate
Formula
k = Ae^(-Ea/RT)
Real World
Hand warmers use iron oxidation — at room temperature the reaction is slow, but vigorous shaking (increasing surface area) combined with body heat accelerates it dramatically, consistent with the Arrhenius exponential relationship.
Exam Focus
When asked to 'explain' rate increases with temperature, always reference both increased collision frequency AND the greater proportion of particles exceeding Ea.
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