Which actions would increase the rate at which salt dissolves in water? Stir the water. Crush the salt. Use less water. Heat the water. Cool the salt.

Crushing or grinding increases the surface area of the salt that is exposed to the molecules of water. Stirring increases the speed at which the particles of salt come in contact with the water molecules.

the number of protons in the nucleus of a given element. has slight luster and conducts electricity at high temperatures like metal.but like a nonmetal,boron is brittle and does not conduct electricity well at low temperatures. in graphite, carbon is a soft,brittle solid.it is reflective,ductile,or malleable.