18.4 Rate determining step Flashcards
1
Q
what is the rate determining step?
A
the slowest step in a reaction sequence
2
Q
what goes in the first step reactants?
A
the species in the rate equation
3
Q
what happens to a catalyst?
A
they are used in step 1 and regenerated in step 2
4
Q
why are there multiple steps to a reaction?
A
it is highly unlikely all molecules involved in the reactants collide with each other at the same time
