The empirical rule (doubling of the reaction rate upon every 10° increase in temperature) is discussed on the basis of the Arrhenius equation and experimental data. A graph is plotted that shows the applicability limits of the empirical rule in terms of activation energies and temperatures. The historical origin of the rule mentioned is briefly discussed.
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Leenson, Ilya A. J. Chem. Educ.1999 76 1459.
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General Chemistry; Kinetics; Problem-Based Learning; Textbooks
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