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How does the concentration of a solute affect the density of a solution?
How does the concentration of a solute affect the density of a solution?
- Higher concentration leads to lower density.
- Density remains constant regardless of solute concentration.
- Higher concentration results in higher density. (correct)
- Density is unrelated to the concentration of the solute.
What is the solute in a solution?
What is the solute in a solution?
- The dissolved substance in a solvent. (correct)
- A homogeneous mixture of different liquids.
- The main liquid in which other substances dissolve.
- The component that exists in the largest quantity.
Which of the following describes the role of the solvent in a solution?
Which of the following describes the role of the solvent in a solution?
- It is always a solid component of the solution.
- It exists in a smaller quantity than the solute.
- It can be any form of matter, including gases.
- It is the main component that dissolves the solute. (correct)
What happens to water currents as a result of changes in water density?
What happens to water currents as a result of changes in water density?
Which of the following is NOT a colligative property of solutions?
Which of the following is NOT a colligative property of solutions?
If you dissolve more solute in a solution, what happens to the solution's concentration?
If you dissolve more solute in a solution, what happens to the solution's concentration?
Which of the following is a primary factor affecting the distribution of marine organisms?
Which of the following is a primary factor affecting the distribution of marine organisms?
In which aquatic environment would you expect the highest density?
In which aquatic environment would you expect the highest density?
What primarily determines the colligative properties of a solution?
What primarily determines the colligative properties of a solution?
Which of the following statements about vapor pressure is true?
Which of the following statements about vapor pressure is true?
In a solution, the vapor pressure is affected by which additional forces?
In a solution, the vapor pressure is affected by which additional forces?
How does the vapor pressure of a solution compare to that of pure solvent?
How does the vapor pressure of a solution compare to that of pure solvent?
What phenomenon occurs when the rates of evaporation and condensation are equal in a closed container?
What phenomenon occurs when the rates of evaporation and condensation are equal in a closed container?
Which of the following forces must water molecules overcome to evaporate?
Which of the following forces must water molecules overcome to evaporate?
What mainly causes the lowering of vapor pressure in a solution compared to pure solvent?
What mainly causes the lowering of vapor pressure in a solution compared to pure solvent?
In which scenario is the vapor pressure of a solution likely to be the lowest?
In which scenario is the vapor pressure of a solution likely to be the lowest?
Flashcards
Solute
Solute
The dissolved substance in a mixture, typically present in a smaller quantity than the solvent.
Solvent
Solvent
The main component of a solution, in which solutes dissolve, typically present in a larger quantity.
Solution
Solution
A homogeneous mixture of a solute and a solvent.
Aquatic Environment
Aquatic Environment
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Concentration
Concentration
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Concentration and Density
Concentration and Density
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Colligative Properties
Colligative Properties
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Vapor Pressure
Vapor Pressure
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Vapor Pressure of Solutions
Vapor Pressure of Solutions
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Solvent-Solvent Interactions
Solvent-Solvent Interactions
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Solvent-Solute Interactions
Solvent-Solute Interactions
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Stronger Solvent-Solute Interactions
Stronger Solvent-Solute Interactions
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Evaporation
Evaporation
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Condensation
Condensation
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Dynamic Equilibrium
Dynamic Equilibrium
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Lower Vapor Pressure in Solutions
Lower Vapor Pressure in Solutions
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Study Notes
Aqueous Solutions
- Solute: Dissolved substance in a solvent, present in a smaller quantity
- Solvent: Main component of a solution, in which solutes dissolve, present in a greater quantity
- Solution: Homogeneous mixture of a solvent and a solute
- Aquatic Environment: Water is the solvent, with salts and other substances as solutes
- Concentration: Amount of solute within a specific amount of solvent
Effect of Concentration on Water Density
- Higher concentration of solute in water leads to higher solution density, vice versa
- Salty water in seas and oceans is denser than fresh water in rivers and lakes
- Density changes drive water currents, influencing organism distribution in the environment
Colligative Properties of Solutions
- Properties of solutions that differ from pure solvents at the same conditions
- Depend on the number of solute particles (ions or molecules) in the solution, not their type
Colligative Properties
- Lowering of the solution vapor pressure
- Elevation of boiling point
- Osmotic pressure (discussed in Lesson 4)
Lowering of the Solution Vapor Pressure
- Evaporation: Water molecules escape from the surface
- Condensation: Water vapor molecules return to the surface
- Dynamic Equilibrium: Evaporation rate equals condensation rate
- Vapor Pressure: Pressure exerted by water vapor in a closed container at equilibrium
Vapor Pressure of Solutions
- Pure Water: Surface consists of water molecules only
- Solution: Surface consists of both water molecules and solute molecules
- Attraction Forces: Water molecules need to overcome forces to escape the surface:
- Attraction between water molecules
- Attraction due to hydrogen bonds between water molecules
- (In solutions) Attraction between water molecules and solute molecules
Factors Affecting Vapor Pressure
- Solvent-Solvent Interactions: Attraction forces between water molecules
- Solvent-Solute Interactions: Attraction forces between water molecules and solute molecules
- Solvent-Solute Interactions are Stronger Than Solvent-Solvent Interactions: Leads to weaker vapor pressure in solutions compared to pure water
Conclusion
- Vapor pressure of a solution is typically lower than that of pure water due to the stronger interactions between solvent and solute particles, making it harder for water molecules to escape the surface.
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