What do scientists use to increase the surface area of a solute?

A.
heat
B.
a beaker
C.
a mortar and pestle
D.
a flask
E.
a stir bar

1 answer

C. a mortar and pestle

Scientists use a mortar and pestle to grind a solute into a finer powder, which increases its surface area and allows it to dissolve more easily in a solvent.