Question

if a strip of magnesium is dropped into excess hydrochloric acid an exothermic reaction occurs. the rate of reaction increases during the first few seconds because?​

Answer 1

Answer:

The greater concentration of the reactant means that there are more particles of reactant (HCl) per unit volume of solution. Therefore the chance that HCl particles will collide with the Mg particles will be higher for the solution with the greater concentration.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

too tough

Explanation:

it increase because

A. The amount of magnesium is decreasing

B. The magnesium is acting as a catalyst

C. The solution is becoming hotter

D. The surface area of the magnesium is increasing