Rate of dissolving

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What is the rate of dissolving?

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The rate of dissolving refers to how quickly a solute dissolves in a solvent to form a solution.

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Which dissolves faster: crushed table salt or a cube of table salt?

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Crushed table salt dissolves faster than a cube of table salt because it has a larger surface area.

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What is a solute?

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

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is a substance that dissolves a solute, resulting in a solution.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture formed when a solute is dissolved in a solvent.

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How does surface area affect the rate of dissolving?

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Increasing the surface area of a solute (e.g., by crushing it) increases the rate of dissolving.

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What happens to the rate of dissolving when temperature increases?

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Generally, increasing the temperature increases the rate of dissolving.

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What is saturation in a solution?

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Saturation occurs when a solvent can no longer dissolve any more solute at a given temperature.

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What is the difference between a saturated and an unsaturated solution?

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A saturated solution contains the maximum amount of solute that can dissolve, while an unsaturated solution can still dissolve more solute.

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What role does agitation play in dissolving?

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Agitation (stirring) increases the rate of dissolving by helping to distribute the solute throughout the solvent.