Question

For a reaction A $\rightarrow$ B, the rate doubles when temperature increases from 298 K to 308 K. What is the activation energy (Ea)?

• A. 52 kJ/mol
• B. 48 kJ/mol
• C. 62 kJ/mol
• D. 66 kJ/mol

Hint:

Use the Arrhenius equation to determine the activation energy from the temperature dependence of the reaction rate.