Initial Rate

Definition

The initial rate refers to the speed at which a chemical reaction is occurring when it first starts, usually measured by monitoring changes in concentration over time during this early stage.

Related terms

Instantaneous Rate:

The rate at any specific moment during a reaction.

Average Rate: The total change in concentration divided by time over an interval.

Reaction order with respect to a compound: Describes how changes in concentration of that compound affect the overall reaction rate.