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What is the solvent in a solution?

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The solvent is the substance that dissolves the solute, usually present in a greater amount. In a saltwater solution, water is the solvent.

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What is the solute in a solution?

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The solute is the substance that is dissolved in the solvent. For example, in a sugar-water solution, sugar is the solute.

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What factors increase the rate of dissolving for solids?

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1. Stirring the solution 2. Increasing the temperature 3. Increasing the surface area of the solute

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What action will NOT increase the rate of dissolution for solids?

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Decreasing the temperature will NOT increase the rate of dissolution.

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Which cup of sugar particles will dissolve the fastest: large, medium, or small?

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Cup 3 with small sugar particles will dissolve the fastest because smaller particles have a larger surface area.

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What types of substances can be dissolved in water?

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Substances like salt and sugar can be dissolved in water, while sand and black pepper powder generally do not dissolve.

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What happens to the rate of dissolving when the temperature increases?

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The rate of dissolving generally increases when the temperature increases because particles move faster.

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How does stirring affect the rate of dissolving?

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Stirring increases the rate of dissolving by distributing the solute particles throughout the solvent more quickly.

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What is an example of a solute?

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An example of a solute is table salt (sodium chloride) 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, which can dissolve many substances.