Question

Why do we increase the surface area of a solid when dissolving?

a) to decrease the rate of dissolution
b) to decrease the temperature
c) to increase the rate of dissolution
d) to decrease the need for agitation

Answer 1

c) to increase the rate of dissolution

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

The correct answer is C. Increasing the surface area of a solid when dissolving, increases the rate of dissolution of the solid solute in the solvent. This happens because dissolving involves the collision of the surface