English National Curriculum - Science
Mission Objectives
Describe and explain how changing the surface area changes the rate of reaction
Investigate the effect of surface area on rate of reaction
Explain why many collisions do not lead to a chemical reaction
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Words and meanings to learn
surface area
the total area of the exposed surface of a solid reactant
rate of reaction
how fast a chemical reaction happens
successful collision
a collision with enough energy and correct orientation to cause a chemical reaction
reactant
a starting substance in a chemical reaction
product
a new substance formed as a result of a chemical reaction
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Demo: flour/icing sugar/milk powder, sieve, Bunsen burner
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