Chemistry (12th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0132525763
ISBN 13: 978-0-13252-576-3

Chapter 16 - Solutions - 16.1 Properties of Solutions - 16.1 Lesson Check - Page 524: 7

Answer

A substance will dissolve if it has a compatible chemical composition with the solvent, meaning that they are miscible. Three factors determine the speed of the dissolution: 1) agitation 2) particle size 3) temperature. A solute dissolves at a faster rate if it is stirred, has a smaller particle size (so more surface area is exposed), and the temperature is higher.

Work Step by Step

A substance will dissolve if it has a compatible chemical composition with the solvent, meaning that they are miscible. Three factors determine the speed of the dissolution: 1) agitation 2) particle size 3) temperature. A solute dissolves at a faster rate if it is stirred, has a smaller particle size (so more surface area is exposed), and the temperature is higher.
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