Which of the following will not increase the rate of solvation?

a
formation of a precipitate
b
increasing the temperature
c
shaking (agitating) the mixture
d
increasing the surface area

1 answer

The option that will not increase the rate of solvation is:

a) formation of a precipitate

The formation of a precipitate typically indicates that a solute is no longer dissolving, which would not aid or increase the rate of solvation. The other options (increasing temperature, shaking/agitational mixing, and increasing surface area) generally help to enhance the rate at which a solute dissolves in a solvent.