Question

Using the drop-down menu, order the steps in the dissolving process.


the solvent molecules surround the solute molecules or ions.

the solute molecules are carried into the solution.

the solute is mixed with the solvent.

the solvent molecules are attracted to the molecules at the surface of the solute particles.

Answer 1

1. the solute is mixed with the solvent.
2. the solvent molecules are attracted to the molecules at the surface of the solute particles.
3. the solvent molecules surround the solute molecules or ions.
4. the solute molecules are carried into the solution.