Aqueous Solutions and Dissolution Practice

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What are the 3 factors that affect the rate of dissolution?

Back

Temperature, agitation, surface area.

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True or False: The smaller the particle size, the faster the rate of dissolution.

Back

True.

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When one of the parts of the solution is water, we call it _________.

Back

Aqueous.

Front

In a Kool-aid solution, which part is the solvent?

Back

Water.

Front

How does agitation affect the rate of dissolution?

Back

Agitation increases the rate of dissolution (dissolves faster).

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What is dissolution?

Back

The process of a solute dissolving in a solvent to form a solution.

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Define solute.

Back

A substance that is dissolved in a solution.

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Define solvent.

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The substance in which the solute is dissolved.

Front

What happens to the rate of dissolution when temperature increases?

Back

The rate of dissolution generally increases.

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What is an aqueous solution?

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A solution in which water is the solvent.