The visible surface, also known as the exposed surface, refers to the outermost layer or boundary of an object or substance that is visible to the naked eye or through the use of optical instruments. In the context of chemistry, the visible surface of a material or substance is of particular interest when studying properties such as reactivity, surface area, and interactions with other substances.
Adsorption and Desorption: The visible surface of materials influences their capacity to adsorb or desorb gases, liquids, or solutes in solution, which is important in areas such as catalysis and environmental remediation.
Investigate real-world applications where the visibility of a surface impacts its functionality or performance in a chemical process or industrial setting.
Develop a model to illustrate that the release or absorption of energy from a chemical reaction system depends upon the changes in total bond energy.
Energy
Students who demonstrate understanding can:
Develop and use models to illustrate that energy at the macroscopic scale can be accounted for as either motions of particles or energy stored in fields.