Which factor has the least effect on the rate of solution of a solid in a liquid?

amount of surface area

stirring

pressure

temperature

Question

Which factor has the least effect on the rate of solution of a solid in a liquid?
		
amount of surface area
		
stirring
		
pressure
		
temperature

nvidiaintely · Answer

@welshfella @Vuriffy @Unavailabilityy @kittiwitti1 @Jaynator495 @calculusxy @brainlesslonelygirl

kittiwitti1 · Answer

Try @cuanchi not these guys, we're math tutors, not Chemistry xD

nvidiaintely · Answer

Okay haha.

nvidiaintely · Answer

But @welshfella is great at Chemistry.

kittiwitti1 · Answer

Well I wouldn't know about that. I usually ask sweetburger but he's been MIA for awhile now

welshfella · Answer

I VISIT THE CHEMISTRY SITE  QUTE OFTEN SO i'L SEE YOUR QUESTION

kittiwitti1 · Answer

$\Large{↑}$ what he said

welshfella · Answer

However - if i wanted to dissolve something it would be easier if it had a large surface area and i'd stir and heat it as well.

nvidiaintely · Answer

So....

welshfella · Answer

so that should help you to find the one that hepls least

nvidiaintely · Answer

so its option A or B?

nvidiaintely · Answer

I think I am pretty sure its A.

brainlesslonelygirl · Answer

i think im gonna have to disagree. something that has a smaller surface area is more likely to dissolve sooner than one with a relatively larger area. for example powdered sugar, it has smaller surface area thus dissolves faster as compared to the sugar cubes which take longer.
so i think stirring would have the least effect in dissolving.

nvidiaintely · Answer

What, really?
Never thought like that.
I think your correct, option B.

brainlesslonelygirl · Answer

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