Chemical Kinetics and Catalysis

  1. Theories of Reaction Rates
    1. Collision Theory
      1. Basic Assumptions
        1. Collision Frequency
          1. Activation Energy
            1. Steric Factor
              1. Temperature Dependence
                1. Limitations of Collision Theory
                  1. Applications to Gas-Phase Reactions
                  2. The Effect of Temperature on Reaction Rate
                    1. The Arrhenius Equation
                      1. Mathematical Form
                        1. Physical Meaning of Parameters
                          1. Pre-Exponential Factor
                          2. Graphical Determination of Activation Energy
                            1. Arrhenius Plot
                              1. Slope and Intercept Analysis
                                1. Non-Arrhenius Behavior
                                2. Temperature Dependence of Rate Constants
                                  1. Compensation Effect
                                  2. Transition State Theory
                                    1. The Activated Complex
                                      1. Structure and Properties
                                        1. Lifetime of Activated Complex
                                        2. The Reaction Coordinate Diagram
                                          1. Energy Profile of a Reaction
                                            1. Transition State vs. Intermediates
                                              1. Intrinsic Reaction Coordinate
                                              2. The Eyring Equation
                                                1. Derivation and Application
                                                  1. Comparison with Arrhenius Equation
                                                    1. Entropy of Activation
                                                      1. Enthalpy of Activation
                                                      2. Thermodynamic Formulation
                                                        1. Linear Free Energy Relationships
                                                          1. Hammett Equation
                                                            1. Brønsted Catalysis Law
                                                          2. Marcus Theory
                                                            1. Electron Transfer Reactions
                                                              1. Reorganization Energy
                                                                1. Driving Force Effects
                                                                2. RRKM Theory
                                                                  1. Unimolecular Reactions
                                                                    1. Energy Randomization
                                                                      1. Pressure Dependence

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                                                                    3. Reaction Mechanisms

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                                                                    5. Reactions in Solution