Why do we increase the surface area of a solid when dissolving?

Ato decrease the rate of dissolution
Bto decrease the temperature
Cto increase the rate of dissolution
Dto decrease the need for agitation

Verified Answer :

The correct answer is C. Increasing the surface area of a solid when dissolving, increases the rate of dissolution of the solid solute in the solvent. This happens because dissolving involves the collision of the surface

Answer:

c) to increase the rate of dissolution

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