science class
2006-12-19 10:34:46 · 8 answers · asked by :) 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
A rock that has been broken to pieces as it will have a greater surface area to mass ratio.
2006-12-19 10:37:02 · answer #1 · answered by alexjcharlton 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you take 2 identical rocks and all things remain the same except that you break one rock into pieces, the rock broken into pieces will dissove faster because each broken piece has less mass than the intact rock.
2006-12-19 18:45:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 that has been broken into pieces. The mass is the same but the broken rock has more surface area.
2006-12-19 18:36:37 · answer #3 · answered by yupchagee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with most of you. More surface per volume means quicker reaction. However, it might takes more than 100 years to dissolve a small piece of rock, depending on the rock's material. Even lime stone which commonly found in caves and easy to dissolve, takes years to form its shape.
2006-12-19 20:43:17 · answer #4 · answered by jack1981 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the pieces is faster, because its attaching surface is more larger than a whole rock
2006-12-19 18:38:34 · answer #5 · answered by James Chan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One that has been broken into pieces. Because more surface area is exposed.
2006-12-19 18:38:38 · answer #6 · answered by tkron31 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They disolve at the same rate because their mass was broken up but it still the same.
2006-12-19 21:55:22 · answer #7 · answered by james s 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
LOL.. Rocks don't just dissolve. They're not made out of sugar cubes.
2006-12-19 18:37:13 · answer #8 · answered by jj_bao 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋