Which of the following is true? a. The transition state is the lowest point on the energy diagram. b. If a catalyst is used, then some of the catalyst is going to slow down the reaction. If we know that a reaction is an elementary reaction, theń we know its rate law. O C. d. An elementary reaction is always a first order reaction.

Which of the following is true? a. The transition state is the lowest point on the energy diagram. b. If a catalyst is used, then some of the catalyst is going to slow down the reaction. If we know that a reaction is an elementary reaction, theń we know its rate law. O C. d. An elementary reaction is always a first order reaction.

Chemistry

10th Edition

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Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RQ: Define and explain the differences between the following terms. a. law and theory b. theory and...

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