The crushed tablet dissolves fastest among the three forms.
Explanation:
The experiment is aimed at determining the effect of surface area of reactants on reaction rate.
Sodium bicarbonate tablets are provided and divided into three groups of consisting of three trials each. The temperature of the water is kept constant at 20°C. The first group consists of three tablets of sodium bicarbonate dissolved in individual trials in water. The second group consists of three quarter tablets of sodium bicarbonate dissolved in individual trials in water. The third group consists of three crushed tablets of sodium bicarbonate dissolved in individual trials in water.
The results shows that the average time for the dissolution of the first group is 51 seconds; the second group is 42 seconds while the third group is 17 seconds.
Therefore, it can be concluded that increasing the surface area of reactants increases the rate of reaction. This is because more reactant molecules are exposed for dissolution by water with increase in surface area.
Explanation: Percent error is calculated by subtracting the value you actually recieved from the literature value (175 in your case) SO your answer should be 135-175=-40.
Elements in the periodic table may be divided into Metals, non-metals, and metalloids.
Metals are the elements that react by losing electrons to form stable positively charged ions known as cations. Examples are group 1, 2, and 3 elements together with transition elements.
Non-metals are those elements that react by gaining electrons to form stable negatively charged ions called anions. Examples include oxygen, carbon, sulfur, etc.
Metalloids, on the other hand, are elements that have both metallic and non-metallic properties.
Metalloids occur between metals and non-metals in the periodic table. Examples include Boron and silicon among others.