Complex Mechanisms: Steady-State Approximation

The video tutorial covers complex reaction mechanisms, focusing on two fundamental techniques: the steady state approximation and the pre equilibrium approximation. It explains the importance of these methods in determining reaction rates and mechanisms. The tutorial delves into the steady state approximation, detailing how to derive rate expressions and its application in enzyme kinetics, particularly in Michaelis Menten kinetics. The video emphasizes the significance of understanding these techniques for complex reaction mechanisms.

What is the relationship between the forward and reverse reactions in the context of the steady state approximation?

What is the role of rate constants in the steady state approximation?

How do you derive the rate expression using the steady state approximation?

In what scenarios might the steady state approximation not be accurate?