Which of the following could you do to increase the rate of dissolution of a solute in a solution?(1 point) Responses Decrease the particle size of the solute because the mass of the solute would be greater. Decrease the particle size of the solute because the mass of the solute would be greater. Increase the particle size of the solute because there would be a greater attraction between the solute and solvent particles. Increase the particle size of the solute because there would be a greater attraction between the solute and solvent particles. Decrease the particle size of the solute because it would increase how often the solute and solvent particles would collide. Decrease the particle size of the solute because it would increase how often the solute and solvent particles would collide. Increase the particle size of the solute because there would be a greater surface area exposed to the solvent.
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To increase the rate of dissolution of a solute in a solution, the correct approach is:
Decrease the particle size of the solute because it would increase how often the solute and solvent particles would collide.
Smaller particles have a larger surface area relative to their volume, which allows for more collisions between solute and solvent particles, leading to a faster dissolution rate.
