Question

The rate of a reaction doubles when the temperature is increased by 10°C. What is the approximate value of the activation energy?

• A. 60 kJ/mol
• B. 100 kJ/mol
• C. 120 kJ/mol
• D. 150 kJ/mol

Hint:

Use the temperature dependence of the rate constant to estimate the activation energy, especially when the rate doubles with a small temperature change.