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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To obtain the ratio of surface area to volume, divide the surface area by the volume.
Its surface area to volume ratio.
to obtain the ratio of surface area to volume, divide the surface area by the volume.
0.6 is the surface area to volume ratio.