Class 3

Rates and Rate Expressions

Class 3 defines the rate of reaction and rate expressions. It discusses the mathematical form of rate expressions and the ways they can be developed.

Learning Outcomes

After completing Class 3 you should…

1. know the definitions of and relationship between the general rate of reaction and the rate of generation of a reagent
2. know what a rate expression is and how a rate expression is validated
3. be able to use the Arrhenius expression for a rate coefficient
4. be able to explain the difference between theoretical, empirical, and mechanistic rate expressions
5. know the mathematical form of a theoretical rate expression

Preparation Assignment

• Read Chapter 4 and Appendix D of Reaction Engineering Basics
• Watch Class 3 Preparation Video
• Watch either
  • Example 4.5.4 Python Calculations Video
  • Example 4.5.4 Matlab Calculations Video

Preparation Assignment Computer Code

• Python
  • score_utils.py
  • example_4_5_4_python_calculations.py
• Matlab
  • Arrhenius_parameters.m
  • example_4_5_4_matlab_calculations.m

Class 3

• Class 3 Video (forthcoming on YouTube)

Class 3 Computer Code

Practice Assignment

• Class 3 Practice Assignment Narrative (forthcoming)
• Class 3 Practice Assignment Solution (forthcoming)

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