A. RATES: Collision theory and definitions
2. Definition of order - relation to rate determining step?
3. Link between collision theory and order
4. Link between collisions and rate of reaction
5. How does pressure affect rate?
6. Can you get 3rd and 4th order reactions?
7. Meaning of heterogenous?
8. Units for collision rate?
9. What are reaction intermediates?
10.Meaning of ionic strength
More FAQs relating to these topics in the context of particular experiments may be found in the second part of this list, under Practical Investigations.
updated: 07 August 2008
