Describe how surface area affects the rate of a reaction

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Jolee

5 May, 06:32

Describe how surface area affects the rate of a reaction

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Landon Gaines · Answer 1

The rate of a chemical reaction can be raised by increasing the surface area of a solid reactant. This is done by cutting the substance into small pieces, or by grinding it into a powder. If the surface area of a reactant is increased: More particles are exposed to the other reactant.