The rate constant of the reaction between CO2 and OH - in aqueous solution to give the HCO3- ion is 1.5 1010 1/(M·s) at 25°C. Determine the rate constant at blood temperature (37°C), given that the activation energy for the reaction is 38 kJ/mol.

Question

The rate constant of the reaction between CO2 and OH - in aqueous solution to give the HCO3- ion is 1.5  1010 1/(M·s) at 25°C. Determine the rate constant at blood temperature (37°C), given that the activation energy for the reaction is 38 kJ/mol.

units 1/(M·s)

DrBob222 · Answer

Can't you use the Arrhenius equation?

Smith · Answer

I did that for both temperatures and divided both of them by each other but my answer is incorrect.

parker · Answer

i got the answer!