What would happen with the lab IF rather than powder NaHCO3 we used a whole alka seltzer tablet? Remember it would have the same chemical make up, but have a smaller surface area. a The rate of the reaction would speed up. b The rate of the reaction would slow down.

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What would happen with the lab IF rather than powder NaHCO3 we used a whole alka seltzer tablet? Remember it would have the same chemical make up, but have a smaller surface area.     a The rate of the reaction would speed up.  b The rate of the reaction would slow down.

GPT 3.5 · Answer

b The rate of the reaction would slow down.