5.5.3 - Surface Area
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What is meant by surface area in a chemical reaction?
💡 Hint: Think about how much of a substance touches another.
Which will likely react faster: a sugar cube or powdered sugar?
💡 Hint: Consider how they dissolve in water.
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What do we mean by 'surface area' in chemical reactions?
💡 Hint: Think about how much of a solid can touch a liquid.
True or False: A larger surface area always leads to a slower reaction.
💡 Hint: Recall the example of powdered versus solid sugar.
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Discuss how surface area might affect the safety of a chemical reaction, such as in the case of explosive materials.
💡 Hint: Consider the impact of particle size on reactivity.
In an industrial setting, why might manufacturers prefer fine powders over larger particles for reactions?
💡 Hint: Think about speed and efficiency in industry.
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