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The rate of dissolution is strongly dependent on other factors besides temperature. These additional factors include the amount of salt, the volume of water, the ionic strength of the solution, and the stirring/agitation of the solution. Thus, it is impossible to give a general answer.

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It varies depending on several factors such as surface area, temperature, the amount of solute already dissolved in the water, and stirring.

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It depends mostly on the temperature and concentration of the solution.

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in hot water salt would dissolve very quickly, not sure about the exact time. however for cold water it will not dissolve as fast as hot water.

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There is no exact answer. It depends on the water to salt ratio and a bunch of other factors. Stirring helps speed it up though.

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10 or 20 minutes.

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