Question

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

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.