Activation Energy for Second Order Reaction Formula

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The Energy of Activation is the minimum amount of energy that is required to activate atoms or molecules. Check FAQs
Ea=[R]TKinetics(ln(Afactor)-ln(Ksecond))
Ea - Energy of Activation?TKinetics - Temperature_Kinetics?Afactor - Frequency Factor from Arrhenius Equation?Ksecond - Rate Constant for Second Order Reaction?[R] - Universal gas constant?

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2593.0442Edit=8.314585Edit(ln(20Edit)-ln(0.51Edit))
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Activation Energy for Second Order Reaction Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Activation Energy for Second Order Reaction?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Ea=[R]TKinetics(ln(Afactor)-ln(Ksecond))
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Ea=[R]85K(ln(20L/(mol*s))-ln(0.51L/(mol*s)))
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
Ea=8.314585K(ln(20L/(mol*s))-ln(0.51L/(mol*s)))
Next Step Convert Units
Ea=8.314585K(ln(0.02m³/(mol*s))-ln(0.0005m³/(mol*s)))
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Ea=8.314585(ln(0.02)-ln(0.0005))
Next Step Evaluate
Ea=2593.04418017523J/mol
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Ea=2593.0442J/mol

Activation Energy for Second Order Reaction Formula Elements

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Energy of Activation
The Energy of Activation is the minimum amount of energy that is required to activate atoms or molecules.
Symbol: Ea
Measurement: Energy Per MoleUnit: J/mol
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Temperature_Kinetics
Temperature_Kinetics is the degree or intensity of heat present in a substance or object.
Symbol: TKinetics
Measurement: TemperatureUnit: K
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Frequency Factor from Arrhenius Equation
The Frequency Factor from Arrhenius Equation is also known as the pre-exponential factor and it describes the frequency of reaction and correct molecular orientation.
Symbol: Afactor
Measurement: Second Order Reaction Rate ConstantUnit: L/(mol*s)
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Rate Constant for Second Order Reaction
The Rate Constant for Second Order Reaction is defined as the average rate of the reaction per concentration of the reactant having power raised to 2.
Symbol: Ksecond
Measurement: Second Order Reaction Rate ConstantUnit: L/(mol*s)
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Universal gas constant
Universal gas constant is a fundamental physical constant that appears in the ideal gas law, relating the pressure, volume, and temperature of an ideal gas.
Symbol: [R]
Value: 8.31446261815324
ln
The natural logarithm, also known as the logarithm to the base e, is the inverse function of the natural exponential function.
Syntax: ln(Number)

Other formulas in Second Order Reaction category

​Go Rate Constant for Same Product for Second Order Reaction
Ksecond=1axttcompletion-1atcompletion
​Go Time of Completion for Same product for Second Order Reaction
tcompletion=1axtKsecond-1aKsecond
​Go Rate Constant for different Products for Second Order Reaction
Kfirst=2.303tcompletion(CAO-CBO)log10CBO(ax)CAO(bx)
​Go Time of Completion for different Products for Second Order Reaction
tcompletion=2.303Ksecond(CAO-CBO)log10CBO(ax)CAO(bx)

How to Evaluate Activation Energy for Second Order Reaction?

Activation Energy for Second Order Reaction evaluator uses Energy of Activation = [R]*Temperature_Kinetics*(ln(Frequency Factor from Arrhenius Equation)-ln(Rate Constant for Second Order Reaction)) to evaluate the Energy of Activation, The Activation energy for second order reaction formula is defined as the multiplication of universal gas constant with temperature and with the difference of natural logarithms of frequency factor and rate constant. The minimum amount of energy that is required to activate atoms or molecules to a condition in which they can undergo chemical transformation is called activation energy. Energy of Activation is denoted by Ea symbol.

How to evaluate Activation Energy for Second Order Reaction using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Activation Energy for Second Order Reaction, enter Temperature_Kinetics (TKinetics), Frequency Factor from Arrhenius Equation (Afactor) & Rate Constant for Second Order Reaction (Ksecond) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Activation Energy for Second Order Reaction

What is the formula to find Activation Energy for Second Order Reaction?
The formula of Activation Energy for Second Order Reaction is expressed as Energy of Activation = [R]*Temperature_Kinetics*(ln(Frequency Factor from Arrhenius Equation)-ln(Rate Constant for Second Order Reaction)). Here is an example- 1211.898 = [R]*85*(ln(0.02)-ln(0.00051)).
How to calculate Activation Energy for Second Order Reaction?
With Temperature_Kinetics (TKinetics), Frequency Factor from Arrhenius Equation (Afactor) & Rate Constant for Second Order Reaction (Ksecond) we can find Activation Energy for Second Order Reaction using the formula - Energy of Activation = [R]*Temperature_Kinetics*(ln(Frequency Factor from Arrhenius Equation)-ln(Rate Constant for Second Order Reaction)). This formula also uses Universal gas constant and Natural Logarithm (ln) function(s).
Can the Activation Energy for Second Order Reaction be negative?
Yes, the Activation Energy for Second Order Reaction, measured in Energy Per Mole can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Activation Energy for Second Order Reaction?
Activation Energy for Second Order Reaction is usually measured using the Joule Per Mole[J/mol] for Energy Per Mole. KiloJoule Per Mole[J/mol], Kilocalorie Per Mole[J/mol] are the few other units in which Activation Energy for Second Order Reaction can be measured.
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