Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Rate of reaction

Rate of reaction — practice question

Magnesium reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid, $\text{HCl}$, to form hydrogen gas. Which row shows the reaction conditions that result in the fastest reaction rate?

  • A30^{\circ}C, $1.0\,\text{mol dm}^{-3}$ HCl, magnesium powder
  • B40^{\circ}C, $2.0\,\text{mol dm}^{-3}$ HCl, magnesium powder
  • C30^{\circ}C, $1.0\,\text{mol dm}^{-3}$ HCl, magnesium ribbon
  • D40^{\circ}C, $2.0\,\text{mol dm}^{-3}$ HCl, magnesium ribbon

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