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Essentials of Chemical Kinetics

Brush up on the basic theories of chemical kinetics and reaction mechanisms.

About the Course

Would you like to brush up on—or learn more about—the basic theories of chemical kinetics and reaction mechanisms? This on-demand course will refresh your knowledge of chemical-kinetic principles, reaction rates and rate constants (and their dependence on temperature and pressure) in gaseous, solid and liquid states.

chemical-kinetic principles
reaction rates and constants
basic theories

Prior knowledge of biology, chemistry or basic physics is recommended.

What You Will Learn

Understand how chemical kinetics fits in with real-world problems
Be able to converse with both experimentalists and theoreticians on a technical level
Implement new, effective techniques for reactive flows in your group or company

Who Should Attend

Professionals who wish to enhance their success by learning (or brushing up on) the basics of chemical kinetics and how this study relates to real-world problems.

Ideal for researchers who regularly work in the field of reactive flows or chemical kinetics, or managers and team leaders who communicate with such researchers on regular bases.

Course Outline

Module 1

What is the study of Chemical Kinetics?
Reaction Mechanisms
Elementary vs. Global Chemistry
Reaction Rates and Rate Laws
What is a reaction rate constant (k)?
Arrhenius parameters for k (Temperature dependence)
Forward, reverse and equilibrium constants

Module 2

Pressure dependence for unimolecular and bimolecular reactions
Reactions in liquid solutions
Chemical kinetics on solid interfaces
Surface chemistry processes
Adsorption and desorption
Rate constants and rates for surface reactions

About the Instructor(s)

Masha Petrova

CEO, MVP Consulting Solutions

Dr. Masha Petrova is founder and CEO of MVP Consulting Solutions, a company focused on bridging the gap between technical experts, marketing and sales, and customers. She received her Ph.D. in combustion chemistry from the University of California, San Diego.

Cost per Module: $199.00

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Essentials of Chemical Kinetics OnDemand Module 1

Module 1

What is the study of Chemical Kinetics?
Reaction Mechanisms
Elementary vs. Global Chemistry
Reaction Rates and Rate Laws
What is a reaction rate constant (k)?
Arrhenius parameters for k (Temperature dependence)
Forward, reverse and equilibrium constants

Essentials of Chemical Kinetics OnDemand Module 2

Module 2

Pressure dependence for unimolecular and bimolecular reactions
Reactions in liquid solutions
Chemical kinetics on solid interfaces
Surface chemistry processes
Adsorption and desorption
Rate constants and rates for surface reactions