rate of dissolution

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What is the rate of dissolution?

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The rate of dissolution is the speed at which a solute dissolves in a 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 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 temperature affect the rate of dissolution?

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Increasing the temperature generally increases the rate of dissolution because solute molecules move faster.

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What role does agitation play in the dissolution process?

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Agitation increases the rate of dissolution by bringing fresh solvent into contact with the solute.

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Why does a larger surface area of a solute lead to faster dissolution?

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A larger surface area allows more solute particles to be in contact with the solvent, facilitating faster dissolution.

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What happens to the rate of dissolution when the solute is crushed into smaller pieces?

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Crushing the solute increases its surface area, which increases the rate of dissolution.

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What is the effect of pressure on the rate of dissolution of gases?

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Increasing pressure increases the rate of dissolution of gases in liquids.

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What is saturation in the context of solutions?

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Saturation occurs when a solvent can no longer dissolve additional solute at a given temperature and pressure.