MindMap Gallery The influence of surface area on reaction rate
Reaction rate refers to the speed of a chemical reaction, typically measured in moles per second or liters per second. In chemical reactions, the size of the surface area plays a crucial role as larger surface areas provide more contact points for reactants, accelerating the reaction rate. Experimental evidence, such as the reaction of magnesium ribbon with hydrochloric acid, demonstrates that increasing surface area (e.g., by cutting the ribbon into smaller pieces) enhances the reaction rate.
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