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The dissolution rate of a substance is affected by the surface area that can react with the liquid it is dissolving in. Powdering it increases the surface area so it increases the dissolving rate.

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What are the three things you can do to get a substance to dissolve quicker?

Heating causes an increase in speed of dissolving as does stirring faster. In addition, crushing to a fine powder (smaller particle size) increases the surface area to volume ration and helps the substance to dissolve faster.


Why must a substance be in the powder form before dissolving it?

The actual surface area of the substance is larger when it's in powdered form, and as dissolving only happens at the surface area, dissolving a powder is a faster process. It is not an absolute necessity , though. When the substance is not powdered, it will dissolve as well, as the amount you can dissolve is only dependent on the substance involved. However, in powdered form, it will dissolve quicker.


How do you dissolve a large tablet?

You can dissolve a large tablet by placing it in a glass of water and stirring until it is completely dissolved. Alternatively, you can crush the tablet into a fine powder and mix it with water to help it dissolve faster.


Will talcum powder dissolve in cold water?

No, talcum powder will not dissolve in cold water. Talcum powder is insoluble in water, meaning it will not mix or dissolve in water at any temperature.


Why does charcoal powder burns faster than a charcoal block?

Magnesium powder has a larger surface area than a chunk of magnesium. Therefore it will burn faster. Increasing the surface area of a substance leads to an increase in reaction time. This can be demonstrated easily using alka seltzer tablets. A crushed alka seltzer tablet will dissolve quicker than a full tablet (remember to stir.)

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Will a substance dissolve faster when ground into a powder first?

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What are the three things you can do to get a substance to dissolve quicker?

Heating causes an increase in speed of dissolving as does stirring faster. In addition, crushing to a fine powder (smaller particle size) increases the surface area to volume ration and helps the substance to dissolve faster.


What operations usually makes a substance dissolve faster in water aagitation braising temperature ccrusing substance to powder or dall of the above?

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What operations usually makes a substance dissolve faster in a solvent crushing the substance to a powder agitation raising the temperature or all the above?

All of the above can help a substance dissolve faster in a solvent. Crushing the substance to a powder increases the surface area for interaction, agitation helps distribute the solute throughout the solvent, and raising the temperature can increase the kinetic energy of particles, speeding up the dissolution process.


Why must a substance be in the powder form before dissolving it?

The actual surface area of the substance is larger when it's in powdered form, and as dissolving only happens at the surface area, dissolving a powder is a faster process. It is not an absolute necessity , though. When the substance is not powdered, it will dissolve as well, as the amount you can dissolve is only dependent on the substance involved. However, in powdered form, it will dissolve quicker.


Does salt dissolve faster in a liquid than powder?

It depends on what kind of 'powder' it is.


Why does baking powder half dissolve in water?

Baking powder is Sodium Bicarbonate a polar compound that is particularly amenable to water (a polar solvent). So Baking powder will dissolve faster than a non-polar powder like Talcum powder. Also baking power is very finely ground and will present a large surface area to the water which hastens dissolving. Salt in comparison although a strongly polar compound is course ground and will take longer to dissolve.


Why smarties dissolve faster in sprite?

smarties are made out of powder


What dissolves chilli powder?

yes- if you heat it up it will dissolve faster


Name white powdery substance that does not dissolve in water.?

One example of a white powdery substance that does not dissolve in water is talcum powder, which is commonly used in cosmetic products and baby powder.


What are examples of substances that dissolve in water?

Salt, sugar, ground coffee, cocoa, chocolate powder, and iced tea powder are some substances that dissolve in water.


What are soluble substances?

A soluble substance is a substance that can dissolve in another substance.