Molecularity |
Order of a reaction |
1. It is the total number of molecules of the reactants taking part in a single step of the reaction. |
1. It is the sum of the indices to which the concentration terms are raised in rate equation, for the reaction. |
2. It is always a whole number. |
2. It may be a whole number, a fraction or zero. |
3. It is obtained from the simple balanced chemical equation. |
3. It is obtained through experimentation and is dependent upon the rate for the overall reactions.
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4.It is theoretical concept. |
4. It is experimental quantity. |