Question

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QUESTION: How is an increase in surface area achieved?


A. increasing the size of the reactant particles


B. decreasing the size of the reactant particles

Answer 1

letter A.

Step-by-step explanation:

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 inceased: more particles are exposed to the other reactant.

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