Chemistry A-Level
Inverse relationship between time and rate
What Inverse relationship between time and rate means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Inverse relationship between time and rate
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Because the same visible end-point is used each time, the time taken is inversely related to the initial rate, so a shorter time means a faster reaction.
Topics that use Inverse relationship between time and rate
- Use of apparatus and techniques (OCR A-Level)
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