18.3 - Rate-concentration graphs and initial rates Flashcards
1
Q
What does a zero order rate-concentration graph look like?
A
A horizontal straight line with zero gradient.
2
Q
What does a first order rate-concentration graph look like?
A
A straight-line graph through the origin.
3
Q
What does a second order rate-concentration graph look like?
A
An upward curve with an increasing gradient.
4
Q
What is the initial rate?
A
The initial rate is the instantaneous rate at the start of a reaction.
