CHEM 563
Reaction Kinetics
Chemistry and Biochemistry
College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Course Description
Theoretical aspects of chemical kinetics in the gas phase and in solution. Rates and mechanisms in solution, rapid reactions, and other topics.
When Taught
Contact Department
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
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Outcome 3
Learning Outcome
Interpret the results of experiments that measure dynamic processes, such as cross-molecular beam experiments.
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Outcome 1
Learning Outcome
Solve simple and complex (coupled or sequential) kin etic expressions to obtain rate constants, reaction lifetimes, and activation energies, for gas, liquid, surface, and catalyzed reactions.
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Outcome 2
Learning Outcome
Use statistical reaction theories, including transition state theory and RRKM, to both predict and interpret chemical reaction rates.
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Outcome 4
Learning Outcome
Use the concepts of detailed balance and microscopic reversibility to connect the results of experiments that measure dynamic processes to experiments that obtain kinetic results.
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Outcome 5
Learning Outcome
Calculate the potential energy surface (PES) for a simple chemical reaction, explain the relationship between the PES and the outcomes of a chemical reaction including how different types of energy influence the reaction given the PES.
