Transition State Theory

1. Eyring Eq., 3 Isomers
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Ralph Sherman
Myrtle Point, OR US
9-15-2016

2. Transition State Theory: The Eyring Equation
k = (kB T / h) / e^ (G/RT)
has the form: A = B / C
A represents the velocity of a chemical reaction
B is a constant. It has the same dimensionality as A
C is a function of Gibbs Free Energy and Temperature
It is an exponential function
It has a value equal to or greater than one
As the value of C approaches “1” A approaches B
The Enthalpy of transition per mole equals (G + TS)
When T and S are constant, then A is a function of G

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