2023 Enzyme Engineering

Homework #1   Due on March 22, 2023

Solve the following problems.  Clearly indicate the units in your answers.

1. Calculate the activation energy for the following reaction by a drawing a graph using computer.

Temperature (oC)	Reaction rate constant x 103, k (M-1‧s-1)
24	1.3
28	2.0
32	3.0
36	4.4
40	6.4

2. The reaction velocity of the reaction A+B → C+D at 65oC is twice as great as the velocity at 45oC. Calculate the activation energy. The Arrhenius equation is k=k0 e-Ea/RT.