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Grade 12Physical Chemistry

Derive the Arrehenius equation in chemical kinetics?

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7 Years agoGrade 12
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7 Years ago
 

The equation is rooted in experimental observations. It is not derivable from any physical formalism, and it is not the best way to describe many reactions. Similar equations can be derived from Transition State Theory. It is important to note that the similarities are limited to the functional form.