Match the following brief description with the term used to describe a reaction mechanism and its reaction steps.
-The rate of change of concentration of a reactive species, in a sequence of reactions is approximately zero.

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The steady state approximation assumes that the rate of change of concentration of the reactive species is approximately zero. This occurs when the rate of formation of the reactive intermediate equals its rate of consumption, leading to a pseudo-equilibrium situation.

Match the Following Brief Description with the Term Used to Describe