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CHM407Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

Reaction Kinetics

This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of chemical kinetics, catalysis, and photochemistry. It covers rate laws, reaction mechanisms, and theories of reaction rates. Emphasis is placed on deriving rate equations and applying mathematical tools to model chemical processes. Students will explore catalysis, photochemistry, and their applications in various fields. The course aims to equip students with a strong foundation in chemical kinetics and its applications.

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96h
Study Time
13
Weeks
7h
Per Week
intermediate
Math Level
Course Keywords
Chemical KineticsRate LawsCatalysisPhotochemistryReaction Mechanisms

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📊
Math Level
Moderate Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Integrated Rate Laws

2

Kinetics Models

3

Elementary Reactions

4

Complex Reactions

5

Catalysis

6

Photochemistry

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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Process Engineer

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Materials Scientist

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Research Scientist

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Industry Applications

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1:

3h

Unit 1: Integrated Rate Laws

3 study hours
  • Understand the concepts of chemical kinetics.
  • Differentiate between rate law and theoretical rate equation.
  • Learn about order of reaction.
Week
2

Module 1:

3h

Unit 1: Integrated Rate Laws

3 study hours
  • Derive integrated rate equations for zero, first, second, and third-order kinetics.
  • Solve mathematical problems associated with order of reaction.
Week
3

Module 1:

3h

Unit 2: Kinetics Models

3 study hours
  • Understand the relationship between temperature and the rate of reaction.
  • Learn how Arrhenius theory explains the progress of chemical reactions.
Week
4

Module 1:

3h

Unit 2: Kinetics Models

3 study hours
  • Understand the role of collision theory in predicting the rate of chemical reactions.
  • Learn about the transition state model and its explanation for the rate of chemical reactions.
Week
5

Module 2:

3h

Unit 1: Elementary Reactions

3 study hours
  • Understand the concept of molecularity of a reaction.
  • Learn the mechanisms of unimolecular, bimolecular, and termolecular reactions.
Week
6

Module 2:

3h

Unit 1: Elementary Reactions

3 study hours
  • Solve problems associated with unimolecular, bimolecular, and termolecular reactions.
  • Understand steady state approximation.
Week
7

Module 2:

3h

Unit 2: Complex Reactions

3 study hours
  • Learn about opposing reactions and derive integrated rate laws for opposing reactions.
  • Understand consecutive reactions and derive integrated rate laws for consecutive reactions.
Week
8

Module 2:

3h

Unit 2: Complex Reactions

3 study hours
  • Understand competitive reactions and derive integrated rate laws for competitive reactions.
  • Learn about chain reactions and derive integrated rate laws for chain reactions.
Week
9

Module 3:

3h

Stufy Unit 1: Catalysis

3 study hours
  • Understand what catalysis is, its properties, and applications.
  • Learn about the effect of negative and positive catalysts on the reaction path.
Week
10

Module 3:

3h

Stufy Unit 1: Catalysis

3 study hours
  • Understand autocatalysis and derive the integrated rate law for autocatalysis.
  • Learn about enzyme and acid catalysis.
Week
11

Module 3:

3h

Study Unit 2: Photochemistry

3 study hours
  • Understand the laws of photochemistry.
  • Differentiate between photophysical and photochemical processes.
Week
12

Module 3:

3h

Study Unit 2: Photochemistry

3 study hours
  • Understand quantum yield as a measure of the efficiency of photochemical reactions.
  • Learn about fluorescence and phosphorescence.
Week
13

Module 3:

3h

Final Revision

3 study hours
  • Review key concepts and solve practice problems in chemical kinetics, catalysis, and photochemistry.
  • Prepare for tutor-marked assignments and final examinations.

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create concept maps linking reaction orders, rate laws, and integrated equations.

2

Practice deriving integrated rate laws for different reaction mechanisms.

3

Review the assumptions and limitations of collision and transition state theories.

4

Solve numerical problems involving Arrhenius equation and activation energy calculations.

5

Focus on understanding the mechanisms of enzyme and acid-base catalysis.

6

Review the laws of photochemistry and their applications.

7

Practice applying the steady-state approximation to complex reaction mechanisms.

8

Create flashcards for key terms and definitions in chemical kinetics, catalysis, and photochemistry.

9

Work through all examples and self-assessment exercises in the course materials.

10

Allocate sufficient time for reviewing and consolidating each module before moving on to the next.

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