why does zinc plate react quicker in a test tube then in a conicle flask and zinc powder react slower in a test tube and faster in a conicle flask. Please answer in simple terms I am thick.
2007-03-20 08:29:15 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
it saturates the surrounding liquid more quickly in a test tube because there is less volume of liquid?
2007-03-20 08:38:09 · answer #1 · answered by Icarus 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My guess is that the plate is held in a position so that all of its surface is available for reaction in a test tube, but would tend to lie flat on the bottom of a conical flask meaning that the bottom surface will be less available for reaction.
For the powder, it would spread across the bottom of the conical flask but would tend to form a compacted plug at the bottom of a test tube which would restrict the surface available for reaction.
2007-03-21 11:28:19 · answer #2 · answered by beernutuk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋