This chemistry document covers several topics:
1) Reaction rates can be measured using the continuous or initial rate methods, and the rate determining step is the step that includes the reactant in the rate equation.
2) Kinetics follow first order, second order, or zero order rate laws depending on the reaction.
3) Nucleophilic substitution reactions can proceed by SN1 or SN2 mechanisms.
4) The Arrhenius equation relates reaction rate to temperature.
5) Heterogeneous catalysts increase reaction rates by providing an active surface for reactants to adsorb to.