Abstract
The Canonical variational transition-state theory (CVTST) has been used in order to study the association reactions of three alkali-metal ions (Li+, Na+, K+) with a water molecule. Generalized transition states (GTS) are obtained by finding the maxima in the free enthalpy along the reaction path in the complete analytic potential-energy surfaces which include all inter- and intra-molecular geometrical parameters. The differences in the positions and energies of the GTS for the three reactions are observed to result mainly from differences in the entropic term -TΔS. The effect of temperature on these reactions is explained by carefully analysing the slopes for enthalpic ΔH and entropic -TΔS profiles along the reaction coordinate.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 241-245 |
Journal | Journal of the Chemical Society - Faraday Transactions |
Volume | 86 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 1990 |