Rate of dissolving

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What is the solute in a solution?

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The solute is the substance that is dissolved in a solvent to form a solution.

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What is the solvent in a solution?

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The solvent is the substance that dissolves the solute.

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What happens to the rate of dissolving when the particle size is smaller?

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The smaller the particle size, the faster the rate of dissolving.

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What effect does stirring have on the rate of dissolution?

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Stirring increases the rate of dissolution by helping to distribute the solute particles throughout the solvent.

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How does temperature affect the rate of dissolving for solids?

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Increasing the temperature generally increases the rate of dissolving for solids.

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What is the relationship between surface area and the rate of dissolving?

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Increasing the surface area of the solute increases the rate of dissolving.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances, where one substance (the solute) is dissolved in another (the solvent).

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What is an example of a solute?

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An example of a solute is salt when it is dissolved in water.

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What is an example of a solvent?

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An example of a solvent is water when it is used to dissolve sugar.

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What does it mean to dissolve?

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To dissolve means to mix a solute with a solvent to form a solution.