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Chemistry

Arrhenius Equation

Quick fact

Svante Arrhenius proposed this equation in 1889, and it’s still used today to model temperature effects in fields as diverse as geology, food science, and pharmacology.

Why this is interesting

Have you ever wondered why reactions speed up when you heat a mixture? The Arrhenius equation holds the answer, revealing a surprising exponential relationship that governs everything from cooking to cellular metabolism.