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This study guide covers reaction mechanisms, including elementary steps, overall reactions, intermediates, and catalysts. It explains the rate-determining step and the steady-state approximation, using the bathtub analogy. The guide also demonstrates how to apply the steady-state approximation when the first step isn't slow, including an example walkthrough. Finally, it provides practice questions and exam tips for AP Chemistry.
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What is an elementary step in a reaction mechanism? 🚀
The overall reaction from reactants to products
A single molecular event involving collision or bond change
A step involving a catalyst
The fastest step in a reaction mechanism