The rate constant of a first-order reaction is at 298 K

CHEMISTRY · Subjective · AP · Chemistry · Kinetics · Kinetics

Problem

The rate constant of a first-order reaction is

1.2\times10^{-7}\,\text{s}^{-1}

at 298 K. The activation energy is 125 kJ·mol

^{-1}

. Calculate, to two significant figures, by what factor the rate constant will increase if the temperature is raised to 338 K.