Definitions
- Referring to a solid substance dissolving in a liquid. - Talking about the process of mixing a substance with a liquid until it becomes a homogeneous solution. - Describing the action of breaking down a substance into its individual molecules or ions.
- Describing the process of a solid substance turning into a liquid due to heat. - Referring to the transformation of a substance from a solid state to a liquid state. - Talking about the action of heating a substance until it reaches its melting point.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve a change in the physical state of a substance.
- 2Both require the application of heat or a liquid.
- 3Both can be reversible processes.
- 4Both are used in cooking and chemistry.
What is the difference?
- 1Process: Dissolving involves a solid substance breaking down into smaller particles and dispersing in a liquid, while melting involves a solid substance turning into a liquid.
- 2State Change: Dissolving does not change the chemical composition of the substance, while melting does not change the substance's chemical composition either, but it changes its physical state.
- 3Heat: Dissolving can occur at room temperature, while melting requires a specific amount of heat to occur.
- 4Substances: Dissolving usually involves a solid substance and a liquid, while melting involves a solid substance only.
- 5Purpose: Dissolving is often used to create solutions or mixtures, while melting is often used to transform a substance into a more malleable form.
Remember this!
Dissolving and melting are both physical processes that involve the transformation of a substance. However, the difference between dissolving and melting is the process and the state change that occurs. Dissolving involves a solid substance breaking down into smaller particles and dispersing in a liquid, while melting involves a solid substance turning into a liquid. Dissolving does not change the chemical composition of the substance, while melting changes its physical state.
