Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Rate of reaction

Rate of reaction — practice question

Dilute hydrochloric acid reacts with $1\ \text{g}$ of limestone. Under which conditions is the rate of reaction fastest?

  • A$2\ \text{mol dm}^{-3}$ hydrochloric acid and a single lump of limestone
  • B$4\ \text{mol dm}^{-3}$ hydrochloric acid and a single lump of limestone
  • C$4\ \text{mol dm}^{-3}$ hydrochloric acid and small pieces of limestone
  • D$4\ \text{mol dm}^{-3}$ hydrochloric acid and powdered limestone

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