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A scientist is investigating which type of medicine would dissolve faster, a solid pill or a scoop of powder. Which hypothesis

should the scientist develop given prior knowledge about surface area?
A. Solid pills have more surface area and will take longer to dissolve.
B. Powders have less surface area and will dissolve faster.
C. Solid pills have less surface area and will not dissolve.
D. Powders have more surface area and will dissolve faster.

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B.

because a solute with a smaller surface area will dissolve faster

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