Question detail
What does a steeper graph gradient indicate about the rate of reaction?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Rate of reaction
Question
- A. A slower reaction rate
- B. No change in reaction rate
- C. A faster reaction rate
- D. A constant reaction rate
Answer
A faster reaction rate
Explanation
The correct answer is A faster reaction rate. This answer directly addresses the question: What does a steeper graph gradient indicate about the rate of reaction? It matches the approved Chemistry 8462 learning objective and the linked subtopic. The other options are incorrect because they either change the rate, catalyst, reversible reaction, equilibrium, or graph context, or they do not answer the exact point being tested.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Graph Gradients
Students often confuse the steepness of the graph with the amount of product formed, rather than understanding it represents the rate of reaction.
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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