The Arrhenius equation
The Arrhenius equation describes how the rate constant k of a chemical reaction depends on temperature and activation energy:
k = A × e^(−Ea / RT)
- k = rate constant
- A = pre-exponential factor (frequency factor)
- Ea = activation energy (J/mol)
- R = 8.314 J/(mol·K)
- T = absolute temperature (K)