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Define average rate and instantaneous rate. |
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Answer» Solution :(i) Average rate : The average rate of a reaction is DEFINED as the rate of change of CONCENTRATION of a reactant (or of a product) over a specified measurable period of time. (ii) INSTANTANEOUS rate : Instantaneous rate of reaction gives the tendency of the reaction at aparticular POINT of time during its course (or) The time derivative of the concentration of a reactant (or product) converted to a positive NUMBER is called the instantaneous rate of reaction. |
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