Bookmark Munoz Gands, Daniel & Scha 68 Common Un Assessment of 11 A scientist is investigating which type of medicine would dissolve faster, a solid pill or a scoop of powder. Which hypothesis should the scientist develop given prior knowledge about surface area? A Powders have more surface area and will dissolve faster. 8. Solid pills have less surface area and will not dissolve. C Powders have less surface area and will dissolve faster. D. Solid pills have more surface area and will take longer to dissolve.​