Overall Reaction Order

Definition

The overall reaction order is the sum of the individual reaction orders for each reactant in the rate law equation. It represents how changes in all reactant concentrations collectively affect the reaction rate.

Related terms

Integrated Rate Law:

An equation that relates reactant concentration to time during a chemical reaction.

Half-Life:

The time it takes for half of a given quantity of a reactant to be consumed or converted into products.

Activation Energy:

The minimum amount of energy required for a chemical reaction to occur.