fossilesque@mander.xyzM to Science Memes@mander.xyzEnglish · 2 months agoIncreasing the surface area of a substance increases its reaction rate. Proof by garlic.imagemessage-square100linkfedilinkarrow-up1591arrow-down112
arrow-up1579arrow-down1imageIncreasing the surface area of a substance increases its reaction rate. Proof by garlic.fossilesque@mander.xyzM to Science Memes@mander.xyzEnglish · 2 months agomessage-square100linkfedilink
minus-squarestringere@sh.itjust.workslinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up2·2 months agoAquariums use mechanical, chrmical, and biological filtration in a cycle to keep the water clean. Surface area matters, especially the biological part, because it provides more space for beneficial bacteria to colonize so they can break down waste.
Aquariums use mechanical, chrmical, and biological filtration in a cycle to keep the water clean. Surface area matters, especially the biological part, because it provides more space for beneficial bacteria to colonize so they can break down waste.