Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Difference Between an Average

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the difference between an average rate and an instantaneous rate is NOT correct?

• A)The average rate is taken over a larger time period.
• B)The instantaneous rate is taken from the slope of the curve at a specific time.
• C)They are not different if the time interval chosen is small enough.
• D)The instantaneous rate is always faster than the average rate.
• E)Both tend to decrease as the reaction proceeds.

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