7.6E Rate of Dissolution

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What is the rate of dissolution?

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The rate at which a solute dissolves in a solvent.

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True or False: Stirring a solution increases the rate of dissolution.

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True

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What is agitation in the context of dissolution?

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Agitation refers to stirring, shaking, or mixing a solution.

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How does agitation affect the rate of dissolution?

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Agitation increases the rate of dissolution, causing the solute to dissolve faster.

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What is surface area in relation to dissolution?

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Surface area is the area of the solute that is exposed to the solvent.

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True or False: A larger surface area of a solute increases the rate of dissolution.

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True

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What happens to the rate of dissolution when a solute is crushed into smaller pieces?

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The rate of dissolution increases because the surface area is larger.

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What is the effect of temperature on the rate of dissolution?

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Increasing temperature generally increases the rate of dissolution.

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True or False: The type of solvent can affect the rate of dissolution.

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True

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A mixture that has a uniform composition throughout.