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Reaction Rate Formula

The rate at which a chemical reaction proceeds.

Formula

rA = k·CA^n

Discipline: Chemical Engineering. Result unit: mol/(L·s).

Variables and units

  • rA — Reaction Rate (mol/(L·s)): Rate of reaction for reactant A
  • k — Rate Constant (1/s): Reaction rate constant
  • CA — Concentration (mol/L): Concentration of reactant A
  • n — Reaction Order: Order of reaction