5. what can be done to make a solid solute dissolve faster in a liquid solvent?

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Jeremiah Adams · Accepted Answer

#"(i) Grind the solute up......"#

#"(ii) Heat the solvent......"#

#"(iii) Efficiently stir the slurry when the solvent is added to the solute......"#

Additionally, sonicating a slurry with a sonicator (which most labs these days have) facilitates the formation of the solution. Last year, I made the mistake of letting some A2 girls use my (prized!) sonicator to clean their jewelry; soon, I had unclaimed necklaces, nose-studs, and ear-rings in my sonic bath. At least the jewelry was clean.

Luna Chen · Answer

undefined To make a solid solute dissolve faster in a liquid solvent, you can:

1. Increase the temperature of the solvent.
2. Stir or agitate the mixture to increase surface area contact between solute and solvent.
3. Decrease the particle size of the solute.
4. Increase the pressure (for gases dissolved in liquids).
5. Use a solvent with similar polarity to the solute.

Jeremiah Adams · Answer

undefined To make a solid solute dissolve faster in a liquid solvent, you can:

1. Increase the surface area of the solute by breaking it into smaller pieces or grinding it into a powder.
2. Stir or agitate the solution to facilitate mixing and increase contact between the solute and solvent molecules.
3. Heat the solvent, as higher temperatures generally increase the rate of dissolution.
4. Use a solvent with similar polarity to the solute, as this promotes faster dissolution due to stronger interactions between molecules.
5. Increase the pressure, particularly for gases dissolving in liquids, as higher pressure enhances solubility.
6. Add a catalyst or another substance that can facilitate the dissolution process.