Topics Covered:

• Collision Theory

• Rates of Reaction

• Rate Order

  • Zeroth, First, & Second Rate Orders

  • Graphs & Equations to Determine

  • Linearization

• Rate Law & Rate Constant (k)

• Basic Rate Problems

Testing Tips:

It is useful to memorize the graphs and equations for each rate order. REMEMBER: the rate constant has units and it CHANGES depending on the reaction order.

Topics Covered:

• Arrhenius Equation

• Activation Energy (on a graph)

• Determining Rate Order

• Half Life & Half Life Equations

• Rate Problems with 2+ Reactants

• Mechanisms

• Slow Steps

• Intermediates & Catalysts

Testing Tips:

The half life of first order reactions are always constant (super handy to know!). Make sure you can find the rate law from a mechanism and identify the correct mechanism.