Forward Rate

Definition

The forward rate is the speed at which reactants are converted into products in a chemical reaction.

Related terms

Reaction Mechanism:

The step by step sequence of elementary reactions by which overall chemical change occurs.

Catalyst:

A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any permanent chemical change.

Activation Energy:

The minimum quantity of energy that reacting species must possess in order for a chemical reaction to occur.