begin mathsize 36px style k equals A. e to the power of bevelled fraction numerator E subscript A over denominator R. T end fraction end exponent end style

K = Rate Constant;  A = Frequency Factor;  EA = Activation Energy;  T = Temperature; R = Universal Gas Constant ;

k

EA

T

A

 
Temperature has a profound influence on the rate of a reaction. Arrhenius showed that the rate constant (velocity constant) of a reaction increases exponentially with an increase in temperature. Here 'A' is called the 'pre-exponent factor' or the 'frequency factor' and EA is the activation energy of the chemical process (reaction).      

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