Which of the following changes would decrease the rate at which a solid solute dissolves in a liquid solvent?

A. Decreasing pressure

B. Decreasing surface area

C. Increasing rate of stirring

D. Increasing temperature

The correct answer would be B. Decreasing surface area.

Explanation:

It would be decreasing because the surface area is dissolving, so the surface area is decreasing.

Decreasing surface area of the solid in the liquid.

Explanation:

I don't know how to explain this without using. an example. So, here it is: If you were dipping bread in water, the bread would be completely soaked if you dipped the whole thing, but if you only allowed one part of the bread to be in the water, it would take longer for the water to soak all the way into it. The amount of surface area that is allowed to touch what is making the solid dissolve determines how quickly the whole thing will be dissolved.