Arrhenius equation

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(ă-rē'nē-ŭs),

an equation relating chemical reaction rate (k) to the absolute temperature (T) by the equation: d(ln k)/dT) = ΔE_a/RT² where E_a is the activation energy and R is the universal gas constant.

[Svante Arrhenius]

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Arrhenius equation

(ă-rā′nē-us)

[Svante Arrhenius, Swedish chemist and Nobel laureate, 1859–1927]

A mathematical formula that specifies the influence of temperature on the rate of a chemical reaction. In general, a higher temperature produces a faster reaction. The equation is used in industry and pharmacy to predict shelf life of reagents and pharmaceuticals.

Arrhenius,

Svante, Swedish chemist and Nobel laureate, 1859-1927.

Arrhenius doctrine - the theory of electrolytic dissociation that became the basis of modern understanding of electrolytes. Synonym(s): Arrhenius law

Arrhenius equation - an equation relating chemical reaction rate to the absolute temperature.

Arrhenius law - Synonym(s): Arrhenius doctrine

Arrhenius-Madsen theory - that the reaction of an antigen with its antibody is a reversible reaction.

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