A student in a chemistry lab decides to stir a solution in order to make the solute dissolve faster. Why will this work?(1 point)

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It will decrease the distance between the solute and solvent particles.
It will decrease the distance between the solute and solvent particles.

It will increase how often the solute and solvent particles collide.
It will increase how often the solute and solvent particles collide.

It will increase the surface area of the solute particles.
It will increase the surface area of the solute particles.

It will decrease the amount of energy needed for the solute to dissolve.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

It will increase how often the solute and solvent particles collide.

Stirring a solution improves mixing, which enhances the interaction between solute and solvent particles, leading to more frequent collisions and, consequently, faster dissolution of the solute.