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What is a solvent in a solution?
What is a solvent in a solution?
- A substance that follows the physical state of the solute
- A substance that dissolves the solute (correct)
- A substance that occurs in a smaller quantity
- The substance being dissolved
What determines the rate of dissolution of a solute in a solvent?
What determines the rate of dissolution of a solute in a solvent?
- The color of the solution formed
- The physical state of the solute
- The frequency of collision between solute and solvent molecules (correct)
- The nature of the solvent only
In a solution, what happens to the dissolved solute in relation to the solvent's physical state?
In a solution, what happens to the dissolved solute in relation to the solvent's physical state?
- It remains separate from the solvent
- It settles at the bottom of the solution
- It follows the physical state of the solvent (correct)
- It forms a layer on top of the solution
When an ionic compound dissolves in a solvent, what does it disintegrate into?
When an ionic compound dissolves in a solvent, what does it disintegrate into?
What is a solute in a solution primarily defined as?
What is a solute in a solution primarily defined as?
How can one speed up dissolution according to the text?
How can one speed up dissolution according to the text?
What is attracted to the sodium chloride crystals in a salt-water mixture?
What is attracted to the sodium chloride crystals in a salt-water mixture?
What does the term 'like dissolves like' mean?
What does the term 'like dissolves like' mean?
How do smaller solute particles affect dissolution rate?
How do smaller solute particles affect dissolution rate?
What happens when a solid solute is dissolved into a liquid solvent?
What happens when a solid solute is dissolved into a liquid solvent?
Why does granulated sugar dissolve faster than a sugar cube?
Why does granulated sugar dissolve faster than a sugar cube?
How does an increase in temperature affect the dissolution rate of solutes?
How does an increase in temperature affect the dissolution rate of solutes?
Why is stirring or agitating a solution important for faster dissolution?
Why is stirring or agitating a solution important for faster dissolution?
How does gas solubility typically behave with increasing pressure?
How does gas solubility typically behave with increasing pressure?
Why do scuba divers need to resurface slowly after deep dives?
Why do scuba divers need to resurface slowly after deep dives?
