7.6E Rate of Dissolution

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What are the 3 factors that affect the rate of dissolution?

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Temperature, agitation, surface area.

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Does stirring the solution increase the rate of dissolution?

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True.

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What is the best definition of rate of dissolution?

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The speed at which a solute dissolves in a solvent to form a solution.

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Does smaller particle size affect the rate of dissolution?

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True, smaller particles dissolve faster.

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Which cube has the most surface area?

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The right cubes.

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What is dissolution?

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The process of a solute dissolving in a 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 agitation in the context of dissolution?

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Agitation refers to stirring or shaking the solution to help dissolve the solute.

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Why does surface area affect the rate of dissolution?

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More surface area allows more solute to come into contact with the solvent, speeding up the process.

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What happens to the rate of dissolution if the solute is in larger pieces?

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The rate of dissolution decreases.