Module 3 : REACTION THERMODYNAMICS

Lecture 2 : Reaction Kinetics - I

or,

(3.51)

Therefore,

(3.52)

If K1 and K2 are the equilibrium constants evaluated at temperatures T1 and T2 respectively

(3.53)

or,

(3.54)

(3.55)

If ΔH is positive, the reaction is said to be endothermic. If ΔH is negative, the reaction is exothermic.