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Reactions proceed at the surface. The smaller the particle, the greater the surface to volume ratio, the more rapid the reaction proceeds. A practical example: Powdered candy dissolves faster than a lump of candy.

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Q: How does the surface area to volume ratio affect chemistry?
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