The beakers on the left and right both contain the same amount of HCL (liquid) and the same mass of calcium carbonate (solid). I

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The beakers on the left and right both contain the same amount of HCL (liquid) and the same mass of calcium carbonate (solid). I

n which beaker will the reaction rate be the greatest?
A) The reaction rate will be highest in beaker 1 because there is a larger surface area of calcium carbonate.

B) The reaction rate will be highest in beaker 2 because there is a larger surface area of calcium carbonate.

C) The reaction rate will be highest in beaker 1 because there is a smaller surface area of calcium carbonate.

D) The reaction rate will be highest in beaker 2 because there is a smaller surface area of calcium carbonate

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ruslelena [56] · Answer 1 · 2023-07-12T16:20:49+03:00

ruslelena [56]2 years ago

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Answer:

B

Explanation:

Smaller pieces results in a larger surface area, therefore the answer is beaker B.