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Examples of Reaction Rates
Thus, for first-order systems, the rate, r, is proportional (via k) to the amount present,…
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General Properties of the Rate Function for a Single Reaction
The rate of reaction is generally a function of temperature and composition, and the development…
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The Rate of Reaction
For a homogeneous, closed system at uniform pressure, temperature, and composition in which a single…
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The Extent of Reaction
The changes in a chemically reacting system can frequently, but not always (e.g., complex fermentation…
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The Scope of Chemical Reaction Engineering
The subject of chemical reaction engineering initiated and evolved primarily to accomplish the task of…
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Different Types of Enzymes
Enzymes are critical protein molecules in living systems that, once synthesized, are not usually transformed…
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What are Enzymes? – Definition & Explanation
What Are Enzymes? Enzymes are proteins that act as catalysts within living cells. Catalysts increase the rate at…
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Denaturation and Protein Folding
Example o The gelatin dessert “Jello” gels due to the presence of a protein. When Jello…
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Protein Structure
The shape of a protein is critical to its function because it determines whether the…
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Peptide Bonding between Amino Acids
Amino acids are the building blocks for the proteins responsible for the biological functions within…