Elementary Reactions

Mr. Andersen explains elementary reactions, focusing on molecular collisions and energy requirements. He demonstrates unimolecular, bimolecular, and termolecular reactions, discussing their rate laws and predictability. The video emphasizes the complexity of reaction mechanisms and the need to measure reaction rates.

What is a termolecular reaction and why is it considered rare?

What role do intermediates play in the reaction mechanism?

How does the concentration of reactants affect the rate of a reaction?