How can we increase the rate of solvation?
Solvation is a phenomenon that occurs when a solute particles comes in contact with a solvent particle. So if we want to increase the rate of solvation, we have to increase how often they come in contact with each other.
1. Heating the mixture: If we heat the mixture we will increase the temperature of it. As we increase the temperature we increase the energy, and the particles of the solvent will move faster. It will be more probable for the solvent particles to come in contact with the solute particles. CORRECT
2. Stirring the mixture: if we agitate the solution particles will bump into each more easily. CORRECT.
3. Powdering the solute: if we crush the solute, it will have more surface area and more area of the solute will be in contact with the solvent. CORRECT
Answer: 4. All are correct.