Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Rate Of Reaction (Section 4 - No. 23)

In a reaction involving a solid, how does decreasing the particle size of the solid reactant affect the reaction rate?
It decreases the reaction rate.
It has no effect on the reaction rate.
It increases the reaction rate.
It only affects the yield of the reaction.

Explanation

Smaller particles mean more surface area for the reaction.

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