Surface Area
Definition
In chemistry, surface area refers to the total area that the surface of an object occupies. It's important in reactions as it can affect how quickly a reaction occurs.
Related terms
Reaction Rate: How fast or slow a chemical reaction takes place. Like how long it takes for your popcorn to pop in microwave!
Catalyst: A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed by the reaction itself. Like a cheerleader at a game who helps boost team spirit but doesn't play in game!
Reactant: A substance that undergoes change during a reaction. Think about baking cookies - flour, sugar, and butter are your reactants!
"Surface Area" appears in:
Subjects (2)
AP Biology
AP Calculus AB/BC
Study guides (2)
AP Chemistry - 3.10 Solubility
AP Chemistry - 5.1 Reaction Rates
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