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Mortar and Pestle

Key Stage 3

Meaning

A picture of a mortar and pestle.

A mortar and pestle are pieces of equipment used to grind solid chemicals into powder.

About a Mortar and Pestle

A mortar and pestle are ceramic so they are very hard which makes them suited to crushing other solids.

Key Stage 4

Meaning

A mortar and pestle are pieces of equipment used to grind solid chemicals into powder.

About a Mortar and Pestle

A mortar and pestle are ceramic so they are very hard which makes them suited to crushing other solids.
A mortar and pestle is used to increase the surface area of a solid to increase its rate of reaction when in a reaction mixture.