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Effect of surface area

GCSE · Combined Science · WJEC · C5.2 — Rate of reaction: factors (concentration, temperature, surface area, catalysts), collision theory

Question

WJEC Unit 1 Chemistry — Foundation tier

A student adds 5 g of marble chips to dilute hydrochloric acid and measures how long it takes to produce 50 cm^3 of gas. The experiment is repeated using 5 g of powdered marble.

(a) State which experiment finishes first. (1 mark) (b) Explain your answer using collision theory. (3 marks)

4 marks · take your time before peeking.

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