3.1.9
Rate Equations
Course revision notes and study resources.
Rate Equations and Orders
Learn the form of rate equations, zero, first, and second order reactions, and rate constants.
→Determining Orders
Explore experimental methods for finding orders of reaction, including initial rates and continuous monitoring.
→Rate-Determining Step
Relate chemical mechanisms to the rate-determining step, predicting rate equations from multi-step processes.
→Arrhenius Equation
Calculate activation energies and pre-exponential factors using the Arrhenius equation and logarithmic plots.
→Exam Practice
MCQs and structured questions with AQA mark scheme answers.
→Flashcards
Review key definitions and concepts with interactive flashcards.