Which of the following will increase the solubility of a solute? (Select all that apply)
a
heating the solution
b
increasing the surface area of the solute
c
stirring the solution
d
decreasing the surface area of the solute
e
cooling the solution
a
heating the solution
b
increasing the surface area of the solute
c
stirring the solution
e
cooling the solution
The following options will increase the solubility of a solute:
a) Heating the solution: Increasing the temperature of the solution can generally increase the solubility of most solutes.
b) Increasing the surface area of the solute: Breaking up the solute into smaller pieces or increasing its surface area can enhance the rate at which the solute dissolves, thereby increasing solubility.
c) Stirring the solution: Agitating or stirring the solution can help in dispersing the solute particles throughout the solvent, increasing the chance of interactions and enhancing solubility.
Therefore, options a, b, and c will increase the solubility of a solute.