Key term for OCR GCSE Chemistry A, used in Controlling reactions.
The proportion of exposed surface area compared to the total volume of a solid; it increases as particle size decreases.
Surface area to volume (SA:V) ratio appears in OCR GCSE Chemistry A revision content for Monitoring and controlling chemical reactions, especially Controlling reactions and Factors Affecting Rate.
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