DISSOLVING MATTER

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What is dissolving?

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Dissolving is the process where a solid (solute) mixes with a liquid (solvent) to form a solution.

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What is a solute?

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A solute is a substance that is dissolved in a solution, such as sugar or salt.

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is a liquid that dissolves a solute, such as water.

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What happens to the particles of a solute when it dissolves?

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The particles of the solute break apart and spread out evenly among the particles of the solvent.

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What factors affect the rate of dissolving?

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The rate of dissolving can be affected by temperature, stirring, and the size of the solute particles.

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How does temperature affect dissolving?

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Higher temperatures usually increase the rate of dissolving because the particles move faster.

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What is filtration?

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Filtration is a process that separates solids from liquids using a filter.

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What is a filter?

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A filter is a material with tiny holes that allows liquids and small particles to pass through while blocking larger particles.

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What is stirring?

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Stirring is the act of mixing substances together, which can help speed up the dissolving process.

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Why does stirring help dissolve a solute faster?

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Stirring helps distribute the solute particles throughout the solvent, allowing them to interact more quickly.