Copper(II) sulfate is an example of a substance that dissolves in water. Copper(II) sulfate is an ionic compound with the chemical formula CuSO4 and when it is added to water it dissociates into Cu2+ and SO42− ions. Students used both copper sulfate crystals and copper sulfate powder in this experiment on the rate of dissolving. Choose one statement that represents a valid conclusion based on the student data?
A) The smaller the solute particles the more energy they have. Increased energy results in shorted dissolving time.
B) A given quantity of solute dissolves faster when it is ground into small particles because more surface area is exposed.
C) As the water temperature increased, the copper sulfate crystals dissolved faster but there was little change for the powdered form.
D) Agitation of the powder allows fresh solvent molecules to continually be in contact with the solute
