Chemical Kinetics: Elementary Reactions and Reaction Rates

This lecture covers the fundamentals of chemical kinetics, including elementary reactions, multi-step reactions, and the influence of concentration and temperature on reaction rates. It explains the concept of reaction speed, reaction orders, rate constants, and half-life times for different reaction orders. The lecture also delves into the Arrhenius equation, activation energy, catalysis, and the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide. Additionally, it discusses enzymatic catalysis, the role of enzymes as biological catalysts, and the specific substrate recognition in enzymatic reactions.