Question
Particles that are smaller and have ___ generally dissolve faster.
less space between them
less surface area
more surface area
more space between them
less space between them
less surface area
more surface area
more space between them
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Particles that are smaller and have **more surface area** generally dissolve faster.
Smaller particles provide a larger surface area relative to their volume, which allows for more interaction with the solvent, leading to a quicker dissolution process.
Smaller particles provide a larger surface area relative to their volume, which allows for more interaction with the solvent, leading to a quicker dissolution process.