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14 September, 21:18

If the same amount of solid sodium (Na) is used in each reaction, which shape will increase the reaction rate the most?

A. The reaction rate is highest when 2 cm2 blocks of sodium are used.

B. The reaction rate is highest when sodium powder is used.

C. The reaction rate is highest when 3 cm2 blocks of sodium are used.

D. The reaction rate is highest when strips of sodium are used.

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  1. 14 September, 22:05
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    Answer: (B.) The reaction rate is highest when sodium powder is used.

    Explanation:

    Five factors that affect the rate of reactions are : Temperature, concentration, nature of catalyst, chemical nature of reactants and nature of subdivision of particles (heavier size versus smaller or powdered particles).

    Nature of subdivision of particles:

    Since reactions occur at the boundary between two phases therefore tyhe rate of reaction depends on surface contact available between them. A powdered particle has generally more surface area than the particle in solid form.
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