Part 6: Reaction Kinetics & Aqueous Solutions
Chemical Reactions in Action
Chemical kinetics describes how fast reactions occur, while the study of aqueous solutions reveals the thermodynamics and equilibria that govern dissolution, acid-base behavior, and electrochemistry. Together, these topics bridge the gap between thermodynamic spontaneity ($\Delta G < 0$) and practical reaction rates.
$k = Ae^{-E_a/RT}$
Arrhenius Equation
pH = 7.00
Neutral Water at 25°C
$E = E^\circ - \frac{RT}{nF}\ln Q$
Nernst Equation