Magnesium reacts with hydrochloric acid to produce magnesium chloride and hydrogen. Why does magnesium powder undergo reaction more quickly than magnesium ribbon?
- AThe magnesium atoms in the powder have a lower activation energy.
- BThe powder has a smaller surface area.
- CThe magnesium atoms in the powder have more frequent collisions with acid particles.
- DThe magnesium atoms in the powder have greater kinetic energy.