What is the difference between rate and rate constant?
Rate depends on concentration and changes as the reaction proceeds; the rate constant k is fixed at a given temperature.
Rate depends on concentration and changes as the reaction proceeds; the rate constant k is fixed at a given temperature. A reliable way to keep them apart is to focus on what each one is defined by, not just the similar-sounding words.
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rate vs rate constant
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