Question

Increasing the surface area of a solute increases the rate of dissolution because _____________. Complete the statement.(1 point)
Responses

there is more thermal energy
there is more thermal energy

there is less solute to dissolve
there is less solute to dissolve

the solute is more exposed to striking water particles
the solute is more exposed to striking water particles

the solute is less exposed to the solvent

Answer 1

Increasing the surface area of a solute increases the rate of dissolution because **the solute is more exposed to striking water particles.**