50. Define both elementary and non-elementary reactions. For the former, describe how we write reaction rate equations for all the common types. 51. Describe the two kinds of elementary reactions. For each, give an equation describing the reaction rate, including units of all the terms. Give one example of each in the context of the Earth's carbon cycle.

50. Define both elementary and non-elementary reactions. For the former, describe how we write reaction rate equations for all the common types. 51. Describe the two kinds of elementary reactions. For each, give an equation describing the reaction rate, including units of all the terms. Give one example of each in the context of the Earth's carbon cycle.

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Chapter16: Reaction Rates

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