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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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How does temperature affect dissolving?

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Generally, higher temperatures increase the speed of dissolving.

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What happens to sugar in hot water?

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Sugar dissolves faster in hot water than in cold water.

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What happens to big chunks of salt in water?

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Big chunks of salt dissolve slower than tiny grains of salt.

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What is an example of a substance that does not dissolve in water?

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Sand is an example of a substance that does not dissolve in water.

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Why do crushed pieces of sugar dissolve faster than a sugar cube?

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Crushed pieces of sugar have a larger surface area, allowing them to dissolve faster.

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What is saturation in a solution?

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Saturation occurs when no more solute can dissolve in the solvent at a given temperature.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances, where the solute is evenly distributed in the solvent.