Question

Describe how surface area affects the rate of a reaction

Answer 1

by increasing the surface area of a solid reactant, this can cause the rate of a chemical reaction to rise. If you cut it into pieces or make it into powder when the surface area is increased more particles will be exposed

Answer 2

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.