What will be the effect of temperature on rate constant ?


The rate constant of a chemical reaction normally increases with increase in temperature. It is observed that for a chemical reaction with rise in temperature by 10°C, the rate constant is nearly doubled and this temperature dependence of the rate of a chemical reaction can


be accurately explained by Arrhenius equation,


k = A


Thus, the rate constant of a chemical reaction normally increases with increase in temperature.


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