Activation Energy from ln k vs 1/T Slope (Slope of ln k vs 1/T = −Ea/R)
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Slope of ln k vs 1/T = −Ea/R
What each symbol means
| Symbol | What it stands for |
|---|---|
| R | 8.314 J mol⁻¹ K⁻¹ |
| Ea | Activation energy (J mol⁻¹) |
| slope | d(ln k)/d(1/T) |
When to use this
From linearized Arrhenius ln k = ln A − (Ea/R)(1/T).