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Reaction Kinetics, Rate Laws, and Catalytic Mechanisms
12th Grade · Science · Open Global Science
6 lessons
Goal
Formulate experimental rate equations, determine reaction orders and rate constants, interpret Maxwell-Boltzmann distributions, and evaluate catalytic reaction mechanisms.
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Determining Reaction Orders from Initial Rate Experiments
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Curriculum Framework
12th Grade · Science · Open Global Science
1
10 lessons
Advanced Stoichiometry and Analytical Quantitative Chemistry
Master advanced stoichiometric problem-solving including empirical formulas, gas stoichiometry, percentage yield, atom economy, and volumetric multi-step titrations.
2
7 lessons
Atomic Structure, Quantum Orbitals, and Periodic Trends
Explain quantum electronic configurations, orbital geometries, mass spectrometric isotopic analysis, and periodic periodicity in ionization energies and radii.
3
6 lessons
Chemical Bonding, VSEPR Molecular Geometry, and Intermolecular Forces
Predict 3D molecular shapes, bond angles, and dipoles using VSEPR theory, and relate bonding regimes to macroscopic bulk physical properties.
4
6 lessons
Chemical Energetics, Hess's Law Cycles, and Thermodynamics
Calculate reaction enthalpies using thermochemical cycles and bond energies, and evaluate entropy and Gibbs free energy to predict reaction spontaneity.
5
6 lessons
Reaction Kinetics, Rate Laws, and Catalytic Mechanisms
Formulate experimental rate equations, determine reaction orders and rate constants, interpret Maxwell-Boltzmann distributions, and evaluate catalytic reaction mechanisms.
6
7 lessons
Chemical Equilibria, Acid-Base Systems, and Buffers
Quantify dynamic homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibria using Kc and Kp, apply Le Chatelier's principle, and calculate pH, Ka, Kw, and buffer capacities.
7
8 lessons
Electrochemistry, Redox Systems, and Transition Metal Chemistry
Balance complex redox equations, determine standard electrode potentials, and investigate transition metal coordination chemistry, ligands, and catalysis.
8
8 lessons
Advanced Organic Reaction Mechanisms and Synthesis
Formulate multi-step organic reaction pathways and detailed curly-arrow mechanisms across aliphatic, aromatic, and carbonyl chemistry.
9
7 lessons
Organic Structural Elucidation and Spectroscopic Analysis
Elucidate complex organic molecular structures by interpreting combined mass spectrometry, infrared spectroscopy, 1H/13C NMR, and chromatography data.