In the chemistry laboratory why do scientists use a mortal and pestle

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Chemistry

Cristina Hensley

12 May, 05:52

In the chemistry laboratory why do scientists use a mortal and pestle

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Jair Johnson · Answer 1

To increase surface area of a solute.

The mortar and pestle can make the solute from bulk to powder.

So the surface area will increase and the reaction rate or dissolving rate will also increase.