Why does reducing solute particle size increase the speed at which the solute dissolves in water?
O A. It exposes more of the solute to the water molecules.
B. It makes the temperature of the water significantly higher.
C. It raises the pressure of the water molecules on the solute.
D. It makes the water molecules move around faster.

Which statement correctly describes the phosphate ion, ? it is composed of one phosphorus atom and four oxygen atoms covalently bonded together, and there is a –3 charge distributed over the entire ion. it is composed of one phosphorus atom and four oxygen atoms covalently bonded together, and there is a –3 charge on the phosphorus atom. it is composed of one phosphorus atom and four oxygen atoms ionically bonded together, and there is a –3 charge distributed over the entire ion. it is composed of one phosphorus atom and four oxygen atoms ionically bonded together, and there is a –3 charge on the phosphorus atom.