At $T \ K$,the following equation is obtained for a first order reaction: $\log \frac{k}{A} = -\frac{x}{T}$. The activation energy for this reaction is equal to $(R = \text{gas constant})$

For an endothermic reaction,the energy of activation is $E_a$ and the enthalpy of reaction is $\Delta H$ (both in $kJ/mol$). The minimum value of $E_a$ will be:

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$1.$ Common collision means ......... phenomenon in species.
$2.$ In collision theory,activation energy and proper orientation of the molecules together determine the ......... for an effective collision.

In the Arrhenius plot of $\log_{10} k$ versus $1 / T$,find the value of the intercept on the $y$-axis.

The rate coefficient $(k)$ for a particular reaction is $1.3 \times 10^{-4} \ M^{-1} \ s^{-1}$ at $100 \ ^oC$ and $1.3 \times 10^{-3} \ M^{-1} \ s^{-1}$ at $150 \ ^oC$. What is the energy of activation $(E_a)$ (in $kJ \ mol^{-1}$) for this reaction? $(R = 8.314 \ J \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1})$

The rate constant is given by the equation $k = p Z e^{-E_a/RT}$. Which factor should register a decrease for the reaction to proceed more rapidly?