2.3 - Surface Area (for Heterogeneous Reactions)
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Practice Questions
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What happens to the rate of reaction if a solid reactant is ground into a fine powder?
💡 Hint: Think about the interaction between reactants.
Define heterogeneous reaction.
💡 Hint: Identify the phases involved.
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What effect does increasing surface area have on the rate of reaction for solids?
💡 Hint: Think about how interactions change.
True or False: Heterogeneous reactions occur in the same phase.
💡 Hint: Identify the phases of reactants.
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How would you expect the reaction rate to change if you switched from magnesium powder to magnesium block in an experiment?
💡 Hint: Think about the interaction possibilities.
Discuss the trade-offs between grinding a solid reactant and its potential change in other properties.
💡 Hint: Consider how physical changes affect practical applications.
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