University5/5 lessons
Advanced kinetics
Complex mechanisms, steady state, homogeneous/heterogeneous/enzymatic catalysis, Michaelis-Menten.
- 01
Complex mechanisms
Elementary steps, intermediates, energy profile, rate-limiting step.
13 min - 02
Steady-state approximation
Steady-state hypothesis, deriving rate laws for chain mechanisms. Examples: H₂ + Br₂.
14 min - 03
Homogeneous catalysis
Catalysts in solution, transition-metal complexes, Wilkinson's hydrogenation.
13 min - 04
Heterogeneous catalysis
Surface adsorption, Langmuir models, supported catalysts. Case of Haber-Bosch.
14 min - 05
Enzymatic catalysis
Michaelis-Menten model, equation, Vmax/Km, competitive/non-competitive inhibition.
14 min