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Chemical Kinetics & Catalysis

Rate Constant

The proportionality constant in a rate law, characteristic of a given reaction at a given temperature.

k = A e^(−Ea/RT) Various
Foundations of Chemistry

Reagent

A substance added to a system to bring about a chemical reaction or to test for the presence of another substance.

Dimensionless
Chemical Equilibrium

Relationship between K and Rate Constants

The equilibrium constant of an elementary reaction equals the ratio of its forward and reverse rate constants.

K = k_forward / k_reverse Various
Biochemistry & Polymer Chemistry

RNA

A generally single-stranded nucleic acid that carries out the expression of genetic information.

Dimensionless