Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 032191029X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-029-5

Chapter 15 - Chemical Equilibrium - Exercises - Questions - Page 564: 2

Answer

The rate of a reaction, or the reaction rate, describes how quickly the reaction proceeds as reactants are changed into products. Rates are usually given in concentrations per a unit of time. Faster reaction rates mean that the reaction proceeds more rapidly than one with a slower reaction rate.

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The rate of a reaction, or the reaction rate, describes how quickly the reaction proceeds as reactants are changed into products. Rates are usually given in concentrations per a unit of time. Faster reaction rates mean that the reaction proceeds more rapidly than one with a slower reaction rate.
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