For a particular reaction

CHEMISTRY · Subjective · A Level · Chemistry · Kinetics · Kinetics

Problem

For a particular reaction, the uncatalyzed pathway has Ea = 125 kJ mol⁻¹, whereas the catalyzed pathway has Ea = 60 kJ mol⁻¹. Calculate (a) the decrease in activation energy in kJ mol⁻¹ and (b) the percent reduction in Ea provided by the catalyst (to the nearest whole percent).

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