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An overall reaction equation shows the path between starting and ending substances
An overall reaction equation shows the path between starting and ending substances
False
A reaction intermediate is formed in one elementary step and is consumed in another, and does not appear in the overall reaction
A reaction intermediate is formed in one elementary step and is consumed in another, and does not appear in the overall reaction
True
Elementary steps can be broken down into simpler steps
Elementary steps can be broken down into simpler steps
False
We characterize elementary steps by their molecularity, which is the number of reactant particles involved in the step
We characterize elementary steps by their molecularity, which is the number of reactant particles involved in the step
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Dr. Ahmed Sayed Saad is mentioned as a notable chemist in the text
Dr. Ahmed Sayed Saad is mentioned as a notable chemist in the text
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What is the purpose of a reaction mechanism?
What is the purpose of a reaction mechanism?
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What does an elementary step in a reaction mechanism refer to?
What does an elementary step in a reaction mechanism refer to?
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What characterizes the molecularity of elementary steps in a reaction mechanism?
What characterizes the molecularity of elementary steps in a reaction mechanism?
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What happens to a reaction intermediate in a reaction mechanism?
What happens to a reaction intermediate in a reaction mechanism?
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What is the main difference between an overall reaction equation and an elementary step in a reaction mechanism?
What is the main difference between an overall reaction equation and an elementary step in a reaction mechanism?
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