GCSE Chemistry 2: What step is involved in calculating the gradient of the tangent, and how is the tangent transformed for this calculation?

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What step is involved in calculating the gradient of the tangent, and how is the tangent transformed for this calculation?

daavide · Accepted Answer

To calculate the gradient, the tangent is turned into a right-angled triangle, facilitating the determination of the rate of reaction.

What step is involved in calculating the gradient of the tangent, and how is the tangent transformed for this calculation?