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suggest one reason why 1g of cobalt oxide nanoparticles is a better catalyst than 1g of cobalt oxide powder
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suggest one reason why 1g of cobalt oxide nanoparticles is a better catalyst than 1g of cobalt oxide powder

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Particles are smaller, a reactant would be exposed to more cobalt atoms. Causing the reaction to happen quicker than with larger particles.
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