Factors Affecting Dissolving Rates

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What is a substance that gets dissolved in a solution?

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Solute

Front

Why does a solute with a larger surface area dissolve faster?

Back

It has more solute surface area in contact with the solvent.

Front

Which cup of sugar particles will dissolve the fastest: Cup 1 (large), Cup 2 (medium), or Cup 3 (small)?

Back

Cup 3 will dissolve the fastest.

Front

What is a solution where water is the main liquid?

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Aqueous solution

Front

What is the main substance in a solution that dissolves other substances?

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Solvent

Front

What is the term for the ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent?

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Solubility

Front

What happens to the rate of dissolving when the temperature of the solvent increases?

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The rate of dissolving generally increases.

Front

How does agitation (stirring) affect the dissolving rate of a solute?

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Agitation increases the rate of dissolving.

Front

What is the relationship between particle size and dissolving rate?

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Smaller particles dissolve faster than larger particles.

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What is the term for a mixture where one substance is evenly distributed within another?

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Solution