Factors Affecting Solution

Formation
Pre-Lab Questions
 Particle Size
• Make a prediction: Which type of
particles will dissolve faster, small-
sized ones or large-sized ones?
 Mixing/Stirring/Agitation
• Make a prediction: Will stirring
make a solution form faster, slower,
or have no effect?
 Temperature
• Make a prediction: Will a solution
form faster in cold water or hot
water?
 In lab…
• Test each of your predictions.
• Be prepared to explain the results
in terms of the kinetic theory.
 Lab Data…
• Write a detailed procedure for
your experiment.
• Include a data table for each of
your experiments.
• Write a clear, English conclusion
sentence describing what you learn
and compare it to your original
predictions.