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Chemistry · L3 · Concentration vs Time: Reading the Gradient

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How to turn a concentration-vs-time curve into a rate at a specific moment, by drawing and measuring a tangent's gradient.

by @openstemUpdated Chemistry
Concentration vs time curvePick a point on the curveDraw the tangent line at that pointMeasure the tangent's gradientGradient = instantaneous reaction rate at that pointIs the curve flattening out over time?Reaction is slowing down as reactant is used upReaction is still proceeding quicklyYesNo, still steep

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