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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is the rate-determining step (RDS)?
💡 Hint: Think about which step limits the reaction speed.
Question 2
Easy
Explain how the steady-state approximation is used in kinetic studies.
💡 Hint: Consider why it's useful to assume intermediates don't change significantly during the reaction.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What defines the rate-determining step in a multi-step reaction?
- The fastest step
- The slowest step
- The step with the most intermediates
💡 Hint: Think about which step limits the speed of the entire reaction.
Question 2
True or False: The steady-state approximation allows for changing concentrations of intermediates.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: What does 'constant' mean in this context?
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Consider a reaction mechanism with three steps: A + B ⇌ C (fast), C → D (slow, RDS), and D → E (fast). Using the steady-state approximation, derive the rate law for the formation of E.
💡 Hint: What equilibrium constant can help connect A and B to C?
Question 2
Explain how the introduction of a catalyst could change the rate-determining step in a reaction mechanism.
💡 Hint: Consider how catalysts affect energy barriers.
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