Difference between revisions of "Mortar and Pestle"
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| + | A '''mortar and pestle''' are pieces of [[equipment]] used to grind [[solid]] [[chemical]]s into powder. | ||
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| + | : A '''mortar and pestle''' are [[ceramic]] so they are very hard which makes them suited to crushing other [[solid]]s. | ||
| + | : A '''mortar and pestle''' is used to increase the [[Surface Area|surface area]] of a [[solid]] to increase its [[Rate of Reaction|rate of reaction]] when in a [[Reaction Mixture|reaction mixture]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 21:40, 30 March 2019
Contents
Key Stage 3
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.
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.