5 Questions
What is the term used to describe the change in concentration of a reactant or product per unit time at the start of a reaction?
Initial rate
In a multi-step reaction, what is a species formed in one step that is used up in a following step called?
Intermediate
What does the overall order of reaction represent?
The sum of the individual orders in the rate equation
Which term describes the slowest step in a reaction mechanism involving multiple steps?
Rate determining step
What does the rate of reaction indicate?
The change in concentration of a reactant or product per unit time
Test your knowledge on key concepts in chemical kinetics such as initial rate, reaction mechanism, rate determining step, and overall order of reaction. Understand how fast reactions occur and the factors that influence reaction rates.
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