Problem: We know that for a given reaction when the temperature increases from 100 K to 200 K the rate constant doubles. What is the activation energy in kJ/mol?

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We know that for a given reaction when the temperature increases from 100 K to 200 K the rate constant doubles. 

What is the activation energy in kJ/mol?

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