Question

Mg(s) + Cu(NO3)2(aq) → Mg(NO3)2(aq) + Cu(s)
How will the rate of the chemical reaction change if the solid piece of magnesium metal is ground into a powder?
Select one:
a. Increase
b. Cannot be predicted
c. Will not change
d. Decrease

Answer 1

Answer: increase

Explanation: when Mg is powder it has greater surface area and

Reaction occurs faster