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UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist

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Mains Paper II covers physical chemistry.

UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist, Mains · 2017 · Mains Paper II

Q15(c). Arrhenius equation units

Question

Using k=Ae^(-Eₐ/(RT)), find SI units of A and Eₐ when k is a zero-order rate constant.

Answer in brief

[A]=mol m⁻³ s⁻¹ and [Eₐ]=J mol⁻¹.

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