What is the Temperature Dependence of the Rate Constant?
The temperature dependence of the rate constant is described by the Arrhenius equation: \[ k = A e^{-\frac{E_a}{RT}} \] Where: - \(k\) is the rate constant, - \(A\) is the pre-exponential factor, - \(E_a\) is the activation energy, - \(R\) is the gas constant, and - \(T\) is the temperature in Kelvin.
As temperature increases, the exponential term becomes larger, leading to an increase in the rate constant.
