Molecularity

Definition

Molecularity refers to the number of molecules or ions that participate in a chemical reaction and collide with each other simultaneously.

Related terms

Collision Theory:

This theory explains how chemical reactions occur by focusing on the collisions between particles, such as molecules or ions.

Elementary Step:

An elementary step is an individual step in a reaction mechanism that represents a single molecular event.

Rate-Determining Step:

The rate-determining step is the slowest step in a multi-step reaction mechanism that determines the overall rate of the reaction.