Elementary step: A single-step reaction in a mechanism with a rate law determined directly from its molecularity.
How to apply it: Write rate laws for elementary steps directly from stoichiometric coefficients.
Course: AP Chemistry · Unit: Kinetics
Practice questions about Elementary step on AimFive — get rubric-based feedback showing exactly which points you earned.
AP and Advanced Placement are trademarks of College Board. AimFive is not affiliated with or endorsed by College Board.