16. Chemical kinetics

Activation Energy

Describe qualitatively the relationship between the rate constant (k) and temperature (T) The relationship between reaction rate and temperature is that a 10oC rise in temperature will almost double the reaction rate. As the temperature rises, more of the molecules...

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Reaction Mechanism

Explain that reactions can occur by more than one step and that the slowest step determines the rate of reaction (the rate-determining step)  Reaction will take place in a series of steps, forming intermediate products in the process. This is because most reactions...

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Rate Expression

Rate Expression Distinguish between the terms rate constant, overall order of reaction and order of reaction with respect to a particular reactant  Rate is proportional to the concentration of reactants present. Using this relationship, the following equation was...

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