Instantaneous Rates

Definition

An instantaneous rate is the rate of change at a particular moment in time. In chemistry, it's often used to describe how quickly a reaction is occurring at a specific point in time.

Related terms

Rate of Reaction:

This refers to the speed at which reactants are converted into products during a chemical reaction.

Average Rate: This is the change in concentration of reactants or products over a specified period of time.

Reaction Quotient (Q):

This measures the relative amounts of products and reactants present during a reaction at any point in time.