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What makes a solute dissolve faster in a solvent?
A given quantity of solute dissolves faster when it is ground into small particles, rather than in the form of large pieces, because more surface area is exposed. A packet of granulated sugar exposes far more surface area to the solvent and dissolves more quickly than a sugar cube.
What happens when you add more solute to a solvent?
A solution that has a low concentration of solute is called a solution. The concentration of a solution can be even further reduced, or diluted, by adding more solvent. On the other hand, as more solute is added to a solution, the solution becomes more concentrated.
How does amount of solvent affect solubility?
Solubility is the maximum amount of a substance that will dissolve in a given amount of solvent at a specific temperature. There are two direct factors that affect solubility: temperature and pressure. Temperature affects the solubility of both solids and gases, but pressure only affects the solubility of gases.
Which solute will dissolve the fastest?
A given quantity of solute dissolves faster when it is ground into small particles than if it is in the form of a large chunk because more surface area is exposed. The packet of granulated sugar exposes far more surface area to the solvent and dissolves more quickly than the sugar cube.
How nature of solute and solvent affects solubility?
Solute-Solvent Interactions Affect Solubility Strong solute-solvent attractions equate to greater solubility while weak solute-solvent attractions equate to lesser solubility. In turn, polar solutes tend to dissolve best in polar solvents while non-polar solutes tend to dissolve best in non-polar solvents.
Is solute dissolved in a solvent?
A solution is a homogeneous mixture consisting of a solute dissolved into a solvent . The solute is the substance that is being dissolved, while the solvent is the dissolving medium. Solutions can be formed with many different types and forms of solutes and solvents.
What are three ways to speed up the dissolving process?
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- Stirring. Brings more solvent in contact with solute.
- Heating. Speeds up particles causing them to bump and break, further exposing them to the solvent.
- Increasing surface area. By crushing or breaking the solid, you are exposing it to more contact with the solute.