NEETChemistryChemical Kinetics
When determining the instantaneous rate, at what time is the tangent typically drawn on the concentration curve?
Options
- AAt the beginning of the reaction
- BAt the end of the reaction
- CAt any arbitrary time during the reaction
- DAt a specific time of interest, such as t = 600 s
Correct answer
D. At a specific time of interest, such as t = 600 s
Step-by-step solution
When determining the instantaneous rate, a tangent is typically drawn at a specific time of interest, such as t = 600 s, on the concentration curve.