Date of Award
6-1951
Degree Type
Bachelors Essay
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Department
Biological Sciences
First Advisor
Scott L. Kittsley
Second Advisor
John R. Koch
Third Advisor
Virgil Roach
Abstract
The kinetics of chemical reactions has always been a very intriguing subject. It is the tool by which the mechanisms of chemical reactions are elucidated. Upon it partly rate the advisability of utilization of a particular reaction for industrial purposes. From it the field or catalysis has sprung. Chemical kinetics. is concerned with all branches of chemistry. Conversely, all branches of chemistry have an interest in it.
This thesis will attempt to do two things. First, the order, specific rate constant, and the energy of activation will be determined from the saponification of several esters. second, the introduction will cover, in greater detail than the average elementary text book, the mathematical derivation of all kinetic equations commonly used. It is, hoped that this will save future students the labor.
Recommended Citation
Sullivan, Robert DeLong, "The Saponification of Esters" (1951). Bachelors’ Theses. 1752.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/bachelor_essays/1752
Comments
A Thesis submitted to the Faculty of the College of Liberal Arts Marquette University in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science, Milwaukee, Wisconsin