-The diagram above depicts how the total surface area of a rock varies with the number of particles for a fixed volume of rock. Based on this diagram, what can be said about the ratio of surface area to volume?

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As the number of particles increases, the total surface area of the rock increases. Given a fixed volume, an increase in surface area implies an increase in the surface area to volume ratio. This is because dividing the rock into smaller particles increases the surface area exposed while the volume remains constant.

-The Diagram Above Depicts How the Total Surface Area of a Rock