2. Name three factors that influence the rate at which a solute dissolves in a solvent?

Heat, molecular size, and surface area

Explanation:

Heat: higher temperatures are directly correlated to higher kinetic energy. With more kinetic energy, the solute molecules move faster and the bonds are more likely to break.

Molecule size: usually at the same temperature and pressure, the solute with smaller molecular size dissolves faster. A large molecule usually has a heavier weight and size, which makes it more difficult for the solvent to surround it and help break its bonds.

Surface area: increasing surface area generally increases the solubility rate. This is because with a higher area, more molecules are exposed to the solvent, so their bonds are more likely to break.

each chemical family is represented as a group or column on the periodic table. based on chemical properties, there are 6 types of chemical families. group 1 represents alkali metals, group 2 represents alkaline earth metals, groups 3 to 12 represent transition metals, groups 13 to 16 represent non-metals and other metals, group 17 represents halogens and group 18 represents noble gases.