The steady-state approximation assumes
- A
Eₐ is constant
- B
[Reactants] is constant
- Ccheck_circle
[Intermediate] is constant
- D
T is constant
Explanation
d[I]/dt ≈ 0 — formation rate ≈ consumption rate of the intermediate.
Steady-State Approximation
AP Chemistry· difficulty 4/5
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