Solutions

What are some ways you can increase the rate of dissolution of a solute in a solvent? I need at least 3 different answers. Must be a paragraph...

What is the primary function of a solvent in a solution?

• To be dissolved by another substance

• To dissolve another substance

• To form a solid precipitate

• To evaporate quickly

Why is water referred to as the "universal solvent"?

• It is the most abundant liquid on Earth

• It can dissolve more substances than any other liquid

• It is essential for all known life forms

• It has a neutral pH

What characteristic of a water molecule (H2O) allows it to dissolve many substances?

• Its ability to change states of matter easily

• Its high boiling point

• Its polar nature with opposite charges

• Its colorless and odorless properties

Why does oil not mix with water?

• Oil molecules are heavier than water molecules

• Water molecules are too large to interact with oil

• Oil is non-polar and lacks charged regions for water to interact with

• Oil has a higher surface tension than water