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AP Book Section 12.5 Reaction Mechanism (Pg562 565)
Main Rule from Collision Theory:
Molecularity (from coefficients):
Unimolecular step -
Bimolecular step -
Termolecular step -
Elementary reaction;
Reaction Mechanism:
1. Every step is elementary.
2. Rule that must be followed for Mechanism:
2a.
2b.
Intermediate:
Rate-determining step:
Catalysis
a.
b.
Example A for Reaction Mechanism
Example B for Reaction Mechanism
Example C for Reaction Mechanism
Potential Energy Diagram of a Multiple Reaction Step (Reaction Mechanism)