activated complex theory

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf scientific theory
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs transition state theory
gptkbp:appliesTo complex reactions
elementary reactions
gptkbp:assumes quasi-equilibrium between reactants and activated complex
gptkbp:describes rate of chemical reactions
gptkbp:explains energy barrier in reactions
gptkbp:field chemical kinetics
chemistry
gptkbp:form Eyring equation
gptkbp:hasConcept transition state
activated complex
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label activated complex theory
gptkbp:influenced modern chemical kinetics
gptkbp:proposedBy gptkb:Henry_Eyring
gptkb:Michael_Polanyi
gptkb:Meredith_Gwynne_Evans
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Arrhenius_equation
collision theory
gptkbp:usedFor calculating reaction rates
gptkbp:yearProposed 1935
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Transition_State_Theory
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7