7.6E Rate of Dissolution

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What is the rate of dissolution?

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The speed at which a solute dissolves in a solvent.

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What factors affect the rate of dissolution?

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Temperature, stirring, surface area, and the nature of the solute and solvent.

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How does temperature affect the rate of dissolution?

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Higher temperatures generally increase the rate of dissolution.

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What is surface area in the context of dissolution?

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The total area of the exposed surface of a solid solute that is available for interaction with the solvent.

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How does stirring affect the rate of dissolution?

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Stirring increases the interaction between solute and solvent, speeding up the dissolution process.

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What is a saturated solution?

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A solution that has dissolved the maximum amount of solute at a given temperature.

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What is a concentrated solution?

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A solution that contains a large amount of solute relative to the amount of solvent.

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What is a dilute solution?

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A solution that contains a small amount of solute relative to the amount of solvent.

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What is a solvent?

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The substance that does the dissolving in a solution.

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What is a solute?

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The substance that is being dissolved in a solution.