Change in Concentration
Definition
Change in concentration refers to the difference between final and initial concentrations over time as reactants are converted into products during a chemical reaction.
Analogy
Consider watching Netflix. The change in concentration is like the decrease in episodes left to watch (reactants) and the increase in episodes you've watched (products) over time.
Related terms
Rate of Reaction: The speed at which reactants are converted into products during a chemical reaction.
Product: A substance that is formed as the result of a chemical reaction.
Reactant: A substance that takes part in and undergoes change during a reaction.
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