Rates of Chemical
Reactions
Observation Chart
BEAKER
SURFACE AREA
TIME OF REACTION IN SECONDS (S)
One
Uncrushed chalk
Two
Crushed chalk
Conclusion:
a) Which beaker contained chalk with the greatest surface area?
b) Why?
Which beaker had the reaction that lasted the shortest time?
Write a statement to describe how the rate of a reaction is affected by changing the
surface area of a substance.
Was your hypothesis correct?
yes
no
Remember to switch roles at the next station.
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