For a reaction , the temperature coefficient is . If the reaction rate is at , what is the rate of the reaction at ?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A.

  1. Step 1: The temperature coefficient .
  2. Step 2: The temperature increase is , which corresponds to intervals of .
  3. Step 3: The rate increases by . Thus the rate is .
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Why not the others: uses linear addition (); calculates (only a rise); calculates (a rise).

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