Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Rate Of Reaction (Section 3 - No. 6)
Which of the following would decrease the rate of a chemical reaction?
Increasing the concentration of the reactants.
Increasing the temperature.
Adding a catalyst.
Decreasing the surface area of the reactants.
Explanation
Decreasing the surface area reduces the points of contact and therefore reduces the rate of the reaction.
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