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The rate-determining step is simply the slowest step in a reaction mechanism of a multi-step reaction. 

Most reactions do not happen in one simple step. You may be familiar with overall r...

In a reaction between  MnO₄^- and Fe²⁺ we are told MnO₄^- goes to Mn²⁺ and Fe²⁺ goes to Fe³⁺. We then need to derive t...

Covalent bonds are formed when two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons. These atoms are non-metals, such as Carbon, Oxygen and Hydrogen.

Ionic bonds are formed when an atom gives o...

It's experimentally observed that ionisation energies have a general increase as one moves across the period: the first ionisation energy of lithium is ~500 kJ mol‑1, whereas that of n...

Temperature, pressure, surface area and concentration all affect the rate of a chemical reaction. 

Temperature makes the particles more energetic and increases the frequency of collisions...