why does magnesium powder react faster with HCl than magnesium ribbon?

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This is because of the fact that magnesium powder has large surface area (present in the powder form) than magnesium ribbon (solid) so it can react at a faster rate with HCl.

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why does magnesium powder react faster with HCl than magnesium ribbon?

Dear Student,This is because of the fact that magnesium powder has large surface area (present in the powder form) than magnesium ribbon (solid) so it can react at a faster rate with HCl.

Dear Student,
This is because of the fact that magnesium powder has large surface area (present in the powder form) than magnesium ribbon (solid) so it can react at a faster rate with HCl.