3.4.1 Kinetics Key words

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Rate Equation
k [A]m [B]n (where m and n are the orders of reaction of the individual reactants and k is the rate constant)
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Order of Reaction
The power to which the concentration of a reaction increases in a reaction.
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Initial Rate
The rate at the start of the reaction and is the easiest to measure as the concentrations are known exactly at the start.
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Rate Determining Step (RDS)
In a series of steps, the slowest step usually determines the overall rate of the reaction.
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not wasting my time
grr!
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Order of Reaction

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The power to which the concentration of a reaction increases in a reaction.

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Initial Rate

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Rate Determining Step (RDS)

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not wasting my time

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