Class 7

Most Abundant Intermediate

Class 7 examines the situation where one of the intermediates in a catalytic reaction mechanism is present in much greater concentration that all other intermediates. It shows how the existence of a most abundant intermediate can sometime allow simplification of a mechanistic rate expression.

Learning Outcomes

After completing Class 7 you should…

1. be able to define a most abundant intermediate
2. know how to try to simplify mechanistic rate expressions for catalytic reactions where there is a most abundant intermediate

Preparation Assignment

• Read Chapter 5 and Examples 5.3.7 of Reaction Engineering Basics
• Watch Class 7 Preparation Video

Class 7

• Class 7 Video (forthcoming on YouTube)

Practice Assignment

• Class 7 Practice Assignment Narrative (forthcoming)
• Class 7 Practice Assignment Solution (forthcoming)

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