Exponentiating K

Definition

This is a mathematical operation used in the Arrhenius equation in chemistry, which describes how reaction rates vary with temperature. The 'K' here represents the rate constant of a reaction.

Related terms

Rate Constant (K): This is a proportionality term in the rate equation that provides information about the speed at which a chemical reaction occurs.

Arrhenius Equation:

An equation that gives the dependence of the rate constant 'k' of a chemical reaction on temperature and activation energy.

Activation Energy:

The minimum amount of energy required for a chemical reaction to occur.