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!