what does rate constant (K) depend on?

[Smooth Operater]

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what does rate constant (K) depend on? Thanks!

 

[pmantz]

what does rate constant (K) depend on? Thanks!

Primarily determined by temperature, or perhaps magic. K calculated using the Arenthius equation.

k = A e^{{-E_a}/{RT}}

 

[scottyhoop]

ditto on temp

 

[dantheman2007]

Good luck

 

[jackbauer!]

don't forget presence of a catalyst, too..

jb!

 

[shamrock2006]

reason # 1832 i'm glad the DAT is over