## Naming Clarification

$aR \to bP, Rate = -\frac{1}{a} \frac{d[R]}{dt} = \frac{1}{b}\frac{d[P]}{dt}$

Sophia Bozone 2G
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### Naming Clarification

Is a Differential rate law the same thing as an Instantaneous rate law?
Thank you

Cassidy 1G
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### Re: Naming Clarification

Yes it is!

Christy Lee 2H
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### Re: Naming Clarification

Yes! They're the same.

Anna Li 2E
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### Re: Naming Clarification

If you've taken calculus you can remember that they are the same by thinking that when you find the derivative of something (ie: concentration vs. time) you are finding the slope of that graph.

The 'instantaneous rate' can also be thought of the slope/tangent line of a graph at a specific point, something you can find if you differentiate the equation. Hence instantaneous rate and differential rate are synonymous.