rate constant

symbol: $k$
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Term generally used for the rate coefficient of a reaction that is believed to be an elementary reaction.
Notes:
  1. In contrast to a rate coefficient, a rate constant should be independent of concentrations, but in general both rate constant and rate coefficient vary with temperature.
  2. Rate constant and rate coefficient are often used as synonymous.
Source:
PAC, 2022, 94, 353. (Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 2021)) on page 493 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'rate constant' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.08203 RIS BibTex EndNote
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