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Statement 1: Smaller particles dissolve as they have a larger surface area and larger particles grow.

Statement 2: The above process is called Ostwald ripening.

(a) True, False

(b) True, True

(c) False, False

(d) False, True

I have been asked this question by my college director while I was bunking the class.

The above asked question is from Unit Operations in chapter Equilibrium Stage Operations, Unit Operations – Extraction, Crystallization and Filteration of Food Engineering

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Correct choice is (b) True, True

Best explanation: Smaller particles dissolve as they have a larger surface area and larger particles grow. The above process is called Ostwald ripening.

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