A scientist is investigating which type of medicine would dissolve faster, a solid pill or a scoop of powder. Which hypothesis should the scientist develop given prior knowledge about surface area? a. Powders have less surface area and will dissolve faster.
b. Powders have more surface area and will dissolve faster.
c. Solid pills have less surface area and will not dissolve.
d. Solid pills have more surface area and will take longer to dissolve.