Consider the reaction
NO + O3 → NO2 + O2
Which has a rate constant given by k = 1.8×10-12 e-1370/T cm3 molecules-1 s-1 .
Use the following standard heats of formation.
Substance ΔH0f (kJ mol-1)
NO 90.25
NO2 33.18
O3 142.7
O2 0
a. What is the activation energy of this reaction?