Absolute reaction rate theory

1. For a certain reaction

k=1.02x10-5 M-1s-1 100 C

k= 3.45x10-5 M-1s-1 110 C

Determine Ea and the pre-exponential A value of the reaction.

2. Calculate the enthalpy of activation and the entropy of activation for the reaction in problem 1.

3. The first order decomposition of acetone dicarboxylic acid has rate constants of

Calculate the activation free energy, activation enthalpy, and activation entropy for this reaction.