K.revathi the steady state approximation

1. What is the steady state approximation
2.Definition of Steady state approximation
3. In Chemical kinetics in steady state state approximation
4. Mechanism involving in steady state approximation
5. rate of formation, using steady state approximation plot

1. The Steady State Approximation Submitted by K. Revathi, I-M.SC Chemistry

2. Definition: The Steady State Approximation is a method used to estimate the overall reaction rate of a multi-step reaction. It assumes that the rate of change of intermediate concentration in a multi-step reaction are constant.

3. In Chemical Kinetics The steady state approximation , also called the stationary state approximation. In a case where the reactions are investigated under such conditions that the slowest rate-determining step does not exist, one assumes the steady state approximation for the transient , short-lived, intermediate.

4. Mechanism

5. the rate of formation of an intermediate is equal to the rate of its decomposition

6. The steady state approximation can only be applied to intermediate products , not the final product.

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