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Why did the potassium permanganate crystals start to dissolve in water without being stirred or shaken

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because the substance in the potassium permanganate crystals are permeable to water, so that means it will dissolve instantly while poured into water
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Explanation:Potassium permanganate is used as an oxidizing agent in water treatment to remove colour,taste and make some viruses and bacteria inactive.

When you put potassium permanganate in a beaker and add water,its particles randomly. You will observe a purple slowly spreading at the base of the water. The purple solution will slowly spread into the rest of the water until a uniform colouration is form. This process is diffusion.

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