Law of Mass Action (Rate Equation for Elementary Reactions)
Formula: For an elementary reaction aA + bB ightarrow products, the rate equation is v = k [A]^a [B]^b Applicable Conditions: Only applicable to elementary rea…
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Formula: For an elementary reaction aA + bB ightarrow products, the rate equation is v = k [A]^a [B]^b Applicable Conditions: Only applicable to elementary reactions (simple reactions completed in one step). Explanation: The reaction rate is proportional to the product of the concentrations of the reactants raised to powers equal to their stoichiometric coefficients. k is the rate constant.
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Chemical Reaction Rates and Equilibrium
Chemical Reaction Rates and Equilibrium Core Concepts and Learning Objectives This section studies chemical reactions from a dynamic perspective. It involves not only the change of substances (Reaction Rate) but also the limit of the reaction (Chemical Equilibrium). Learning Obje…
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