Molecularity | Order |
It represents the number of the reactant molecules taking part in the elementary reaction. | It represents the sum of the exponents to which the concentration term in the rate law are raised. |
It is theoretical property and indicates the number of reactant molecules involved in each act leading to the reaction. | It is an experimental property and indicates the dependence of observed reaction rate on the concentration of the reactants. |
It is always an integer and can never be fraction or zero. | It may be an integer, fraction or zero. |
It is the property of only elementary reaction and has no meaning for complex reactions. | It is property of both elementary and complex reactions. |