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Compare rates of reaction using graph gradients.

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Rate of reaction

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Calculating rates of reactions

AQA GCSE ChemistryThe rate and extent of chemical change

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In Calculating rates of reactions, this learning objective focuses on how to compare rates of reaction using graph gradients. Within Rate of reaction, students should keep the idea anchored to Calculating rates of reactions rather than drifting into a different rate, equilibrium, catalyst, reversible reaction, or graph concept. Key terms to use include gradient, graph. A strong AQA GCSE Chemistry answer names the exact factor or relationship, explains the particle or equilibrium reason where needed, and links the point back to the question wording with correct units or graph language when relevant.

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rate of reactiongraph gradient

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  • Misunderstanding Graph Gradients: Focus on how the steepness of the graph indicates the speed of the reaction, where a steeper gradient means a faster rate of reaction.

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