What does the pre-equilibrium approximation assume about the early steps of a reaction mechanism?
Question 2
In a reaction mechanism, what is an intermediate?
Question 3
Why is the pre-equilibrium approximation useful when deriving a rate law?
Question 4
A mechanism has a fast first step that reaches equilibrium and a slow second step that determines the rate. Which step is used to write the initial rate law?
Question 5
If a fast equilibrium step produces an intermediate $I$, which relationship is typically used to solve for $[I]$?
Pre-equilibrium Approximation Quiz — AP Chemistry | A-Warded
