Change of a quantity
Term · Chemistry · MLC-T-CHM-001867
The difference between the final and initial values of a specific measurable property over a given period or process. This value indicates the net alteration in the quantity. It is calculated as the final value minus the initial value and can be positive, negative, or zero.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CHM-001867 |
|---|---|
| Field | Chemistry |
| Subject | Chemistry and Human Health |
| References | PAC, 1992, 64, 1569. 'Quantities and units for metabolic processes as a function of time (IUPAC Recommendations 1992)' on page 1571 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199264101569) |
| See also | Amount of substance |
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