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How does the reaction rate of the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide change with temperature?

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The reaction rate of the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide  H2O2  is influenced by temperature, among other factors. According to the Arrhenius equation, the reaction rate increases with an increase in temperature. The equation is as follows:k = Ae^-Ea/RT where:k = reaction rate constantA = pre-exponential factor  a constant Ea = activation energy  energy required for the reaction to occur R = gas constant  8.314 J/molK T = temperature  in Kelvin As the temperature  T  increases, the exponential term e^-Ea/RT  becomes larger, which in turn increases the reaction rate constant  k . This means that the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide occurs faster at higher temperatures.However, it is important to note that the relationship between temperature and reaction rate is not linear. The reaction rate typically doubles or triples for every 10C increase in temperature, depending on the specific reaction and its activation energy.In addition to temperature, other factors such as the concentration of hydrogen peroxide, the presence of catalysts  e.g., manganese dioxide or potassium iodide , and the pH of the solution can also affect the reaction rate of the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide.
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