CHEMISTRY
JAMB 2000 - Question 29
Chemistry 2000 JAMB Past Questions - Question 29: Powdered marble reacts faster with hydrochloric acid solution than the granular form because the powdered form has
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Correct Answer
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Explanation
a greater surface area, which allows for more contact between the marble and the hydrochloric acid solution. This increased surface area results in a faster reaction rate, as more marble particles are available to react with the acid at the same time.

