the general form of a rate law is. #r(t) = k_obs[A]^(x)[B]^(y)#. These terms tell us the factors that affect the rate: The observed rate constant, #k_obs#, gives us a general idea of whether the reaction is inherently slower or quicker than others, given the same conditions.
Pietersite Geological Description: Pietersite is a member of the quartz family a silicon dioxide mineral with a hardness of 7. It is composed of Tiger Eye, Hawks Eye and Jasper and displays a beautiful chatoyancy in contrasting colours of blue, gold, red, grey and black.
abscissa. n, pl-scissas or-scissae (-ËsÉªsiË). 1. (Mathematics) the horizontal or x-coordinate of a point in a two-dimensional system of Cartesian coordinates. It is the distance from the y-axis measured parallel to the x-axis. Compare ordinate. [C17: New Latin, originally linea abscissa a cut-off line].