If a chemist wishes to react a solid with a liquid, which of the following will be the least effective in speeding up the reaction?

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Using the frozen form of a liquid will not speed up the reaction as the solid will not be able to react with the frozen liquid. A and C will both increase the surface area of the reactants, allowing for more opportunities for the molecules to collide and react. B will also increase the surface area, but in addition, it will break down any larger chunks of solid, exposing more reactive sites.

If a Chemist Wishes to React a Solid with a Liquid