Dissolution

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What is dissolution?

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Dissolution is the process by which a solute (like sugar or salt) dissolves in a solvent (like water) 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. For example, sugar is a solute in sugar water.

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is a substance that dissolves a solute. Water is often called the universal solvent because it can dissolve many substances.

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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 usually increases the rate of dissolution because it gives the molecules more energy to interact.

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What role does stirring play in dissolution?

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Stirring helps to distribute the solute throughout the solvent, increasing the rate of dissolution.

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How does particle size affect the rate of dissolution?

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Smaller particles have a larger surface area, which allows them to dissolve faster than larger particles.

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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 any more solute at a given temperature.

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What is a concentrated solution?

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A concentrated solution contains a large amount of solute relative to the amount of solvent.

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What is a dilute solution?

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A dilute solution contains a small amount of solute relative to the amount of solvent.