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The process of dissolving starch in water can be made to go faster by A. putting the water into the refrigerator to cool it. B. using less water. C. breaking the starch into very small pieces. D. reducing the air pressure.

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Answer: Option C) breaking the starch into very small pieces

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Increasing the surface area of the starch by grinding it to smaller pieces will provide more interaction between its molecules and the water molecules (solvent), thus grounded starch will dissolve faster.

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