World of Chemistry, 3rd edition
World of Chemistry, 3rd edition
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Author: Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan L. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
Publisher: Brooks / Cole / Cengage Learning
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Chapter 15, Problem 9A
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Interpretation:

The meaning of increasing the surface area of a solid and its effect on dissolution is to be explained.

Concept introduction:

Surface area is the area which can interact with surroundings.

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Answer to Problem 9A

Increasing the surface area of solid means increasing the interactive sites on the solid surface

More of the solid interacts with solvent particles on increasing surface area. Therefore, rate of dissolution increases.

Explanation of Solution

Surface area of a solid is increased when area of surface which can interact with outer surroundings is increased. It can be done by breaking the solid into smaller pieces.

When the surface area is increased the solvent particles can interact from more sites. Therefore, the rate of dissolution increases.

Conclusion

Increase in surface area of a solid increases its dissolution rate.

Chapter 15 Solutions

World of Chemistry, 3rd edition

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