Yes, because smaller particles are more exposed to air (large surface area).
Particles of weathered rock are called sediment. Sediment can vary in size from tiny clay particles to larger sand grains and pebbles. These particles are transported by natural forces like wind, water, and ice, and eventually settle and accumulate to form sedimentary rocks.
Diffusion particles can vary in size, ranging from nanoparticles (1-100 nm) to larger molecules or particles. The size of a diffusion particle affects its movement and speed in a medium. Smaller particles generally diffuse more rapidly than larger ones due to their higher mobility.
Sand particles are larger than clay particles. Sand is made up of larger grains that are visible to the naked eye, while clay is composed of microscopic particles that are much smaller in size.
The diffusion of gases is inversely proportional to their particle size. Smaller gas particles diffuse more rapidly compared to larger gas particles. This is because smaller particles can move more easily through empty spaces between other particles, allowing them to spread out faster.
Turbiditic sediments settle by grain size segregation in rapidly moving currents, leading to the formation of graded beds. As sediment-laden currents slow down, larger, heavier particles settle first, followed by smaller, lighter particles. This results in the formation of distinct layers of sediment with a graded particle size distribution.
The size of the solute particles is generally smaller than the size of the solvent particles.
The smaller the particle the faster it dissolves. This is because the process by which a solute dissolves takes place at the surface of the solvent. That means the larger the surface area of a particle or solute, the faster the solute will dissolve.
The soil with grains larger than sand but smaller than clay is called silt. Silt particles are between 0.002 and 0.05 mm in size, making them larger than sand particles but smaller than clay particles. Silt is often associated with fertile soil due to its ability to retain moisture and nutrients.
Smaller particles of rock are produced from larger particles.
In general, smaller particles move faster than larger ones due to their higher kinetic energy at a given temperature. However, the frequency and force of collisions depend on factors such as particle concentration and temperature, not just particle size. Smaller particles can indeed collide more frequently but not necessarily more forcefully than larger particles.
Different sized particles in sedimentary rock are a result of the varying energy levels during deposition. For example, fast-moving water can carry larger particles, while slower-moving water can only transport smaller particles. As the sediment settles, the larger particles will settle out first, followed by the smaller particles, leading to layers of different sizes in the rock.
No. They are over 1,000,000 times smaller than cells!!