Grinding up a solid into a fine powder increases its rate of solvation by _____.

Question

increasing the lifespan of the solvent

increasing the surface area of the solute

decreasing the temperature of the solute

decreasing the amount of solvent present

Answer 1

Grinding up a solid into a fine powder increases its rate of solvation by increasing the surface area of the solute. This larger surface area allows for more interactions between the solute and solvent molecules, facilitating faster dissolution.