Order of the reaction
Order of the reaction :
1- It is the sum of powers of the concentrations in the rate law expression.
2- It is an experimentally determined value obtained from the rate of overall reaction.
3- It may be a whole number, a fraction, or zero.
4- It cannot be obtained from a balanced chemical equation.
5- The mechanism of a chemical reaction cannot be known from the order of the reaction.
6- It can change with the conditions, such as pressure, temperature and concentration.