Question

1.Compare and contrast the rate of solution formation between the three physical forms of salt that were placed in the vial and not agitated with the three forms of salt that were placed in the vial and were agitated.

Answer 1

The stable form of salt at standard temperature and pressure is solid. If you add water to salt, it will dissolve. However, there are certain factors that affect the rate of solution formation of salt. The rate of formation of salt solution is faster when the vial is agitated than when it is not agitated. By agitating the solution, you are increasing the surface area of the salt particles in contact with water.