The Reaction Path

Mr. Andersen explains the concept of reaction paths in chemistry, focusing on the energy profile from reactants to products. He introduces the concept of activation energy, necessary for reactions to occur, and discusses the Arrhenius equation, which describes the temperature dependence of the rate constant. The video also covers how to apply the Arrhenius equation in experiments to calculate activation energy, emphasizing the importance of temperature and molecular orientation in successful reactions.

What is the Arrhenius equation and what does it represent?

How can the natural log of the rate constant be used in experiments?

Discuss the relationship between successful and unsuccessful reactions in terms of energy and orientation.