Order of Reaction

Definition

The order of reaction refers to the power to which each reactant concentration is raised in the rate law equation. It indicates how changes in concentration affect the overall rate of the reaction.

Related terms

Rate Constant (k): A proportionality constant in the rate law equation that relates the rate with respect to concentrations.

Exponent/Power: The value indicating how many times a quantity is multiplied by itself.

Overall Reaction Order:

The sum of all exponents/powers for each reactant present in the rate law equation.