| Instantaneous rate | Average rate |
|---|---|
| $i$. It is the rate at a specific instant of time. $\text{Rate} = -\frac{d[R]}{dt}$ | $i$. It is the rate over a finite interval of time. $\text{Rate} = -\frac{\Delta[R]}{\Delta t}$ |
| $ii$. It is determined by the slope of the tangent at a specific point on the concentration-time graph. | $ii$. It is determined by the slope of the secant line between two points on the concentration-time graph. |
| $iii$. It changes continuously as the reaction progresses. | $iii$. It represents the average change in concentration over a given time period. |
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