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What is dissolving?

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

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What are some common substances that dissolve in water?

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Sugar, salt, and food coloring are common substances that dissolve in water.

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What happens to the size of particles when they dissolve in water?

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The size of particles tends to decrease as they dissolve in water.

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What is surface area?

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Surface area is the total area of the surface of an object.

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How does surface area affect dissolving?

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More surface area allows a substance to dissolve faster because more particles are exposed to the solvent.

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Which dissolves faster: small pieces or large pieces of the same substance?

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Small pieces dissolve faster than large pieces because they have a greater surface area.

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What is a solute?

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A solute is a substance that is dissolved in a solution.

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is a liquid that dissolves a solute to form a solution.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a mixture where a solute is completely dissolved in a solvent.

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What factors can affect the rate of dissolving?

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Temperature, surface area, and stirring can all affect the rate at which a substance dissolves.