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Enthalpy of activation is approximately equal to the activation energy; the conversion of one into the other depends on the molecularity. Check FAQs
HActivation=(Ea-(Δng[Molar-g]T))
HActivation - Enthalpy of Activation?Ea - Activation Energy?Δng - Change in No of Moles of Gas from Rct to AC?T - Temperature?[Molar-g] - Molar gas constant?

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-1786.1975Edit=(334Edit-(3Edit8.314585Edit))
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Enthalpy of Activation Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Enthalpy of Activation?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
HActivation=(Ea-(Δng[Molar-g]T))
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
HActivation=(334J/mol-(3[Molar-g]85K))
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
HActivation=(334J/mol-(38.3145J/K*mol85K))
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
HActivation=(334-(38.314585))
LAST Step Evaluate
HActivation=-1786.1975J/mol

Enthalpy of Activation Formula Elements

Variables
Constants
Enthalpy of Activation
Enthalpy of activation is approximately equal to the activation energy; the conversion of one into the other depends on the molecularity.
Symbol: HActivation
Measurement: Energy Per MoleUnit: J/mol
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Activation Energy
Activation Energy is the minimum amount of energy that is required to activate atoms or molecules to a condition in which they can undergo chemical transformation.
Symbol: Ea
Measurement: Energy Per MoleUnit: J/mol
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Change in No of Moles of Gas from Rct to AC
Change in No of Moles of Gas from Rct to AC is defined as the change in the stoichiometric number of molecules going from reactant to activated complex.
Symbol: Δng
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Temperature
Temperature is the degree or intensity of heat present in a substance or object.
Symbol: T
Measurement: TemperatureUnit: K
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Molar gas constant
Molar gas constant is a fundamental physical constant that relates the energy of a mole of particles to the temperature of a system.
Symbol: [Molar-g]
Value: 8.3145 J/K*mol

Other Formulas to find Enthalpy of Activation

​Go Enthalpy of Activation Given Slope of line
HActivation=-(mslope2.303[Molar-g])

Other formulas in Transition State Theory category

​Go Rate Constant of Reaction by Erying Equation
k=[BoltZ]Texp(SActivation[Molar-g])exp(-HActivation[Molar-g]T)[hP]
​Go Entropy of Activation
SActivation=([Molar-g]ln(A))-[Molar-g]ln([Molar-g]T)[Avaga-no][hP]
​Go Thermodynamic Equilibrium Constant
K=eΔG[Molar-g]T

How to Evaluate Enthalpy of Activation?

Enthalpy of Activation evaluator uses Enthalpy of Activation = (Activation Energy-(Change in No of Moles of Gas from Rct to AC*[Molar-g]*Temperature)) to evaluate the Enthalpy of Activation, Enthalpy of activation is approximately equal to the activation energy; the conversion of one into the other depends on the molecularity. It is the enthalpy change that appears in the thermodynamic form of the rate equation obtained from conventional transition state theory. This equation is only correct for a first order reaction, for which the rate constant has the dimension reciprocal time. Enthalpy of Activation is denoted by HActivation symbol.

How to evaluate Enthalpy of Activation using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Enthalpy of Activation, enter Activation Energy (Ea), Change in No of Moles of Gas from Rct to AC (Δng) & Temperature (T) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Enthalpy of Activation

What is the formula to find Enthalpy of Activation?
The formula of Enthalpy of Activation is expressed as Enthalpy of Activation = (Activation Energy-(Change in No of Moles of Gas from Rct to AC*[Molar-g]*Temperature)). Here is an example- -1786.1975 = (334-(3*[Molar-g]*85)).
How to calculate Enthalpy of Activation?
With Activation Energy (Ea), Change in No of Moles of Gas from Rct to AC (Δng) & Temperature (T) we can find Enthalpy of Activation using the formula - Enthalpy of Activation = (Activation Energy-(Change in No of Moles of Gas from Rct to AC*[Molar-g]*Temperature)). This formula also uses Molar gas constant .
What are the other ways to Calculate Enthalpy of Activation?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Enthalpy of Activation-
  • Enthalpy of Activation=-(Slope of Line B/w Ln K and 1/T*2.303*[Molar-g])OpenImg
Can the Enthalpy of Activation be negative?
Yes, the Enthalpy of Activation, measured in Energy Per Mole can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Enthalpy of Activation?
Enthalpy of Activation 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 Enthalpy of Activation can be measured.
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