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Water's ability to cause molecules to dissociate into smaller ions is known as _____.
Water's ability to cause molecules to dissociate into smaller ions is known as _____.
False (B)
HCN is classified as a strong electrolyte due to its complete ionization in solution.
HCN is classified as a strong electrolyte due to its complete ionization in solution.
False (B)
A hydration shell is formed when water molecules surround solute molecules, facilitating dissolution.
A hydration shell is formed when water molecules surround solute molecules, facilitating dissolution.
True (A)
The ability of water to dissolve biomolecules is primarily due to their hydrophobic nature.
The ability of water to dissolve biomolecules is primarily due to their hydrophobic nature.
Dipole-dipole interactions and hydrogen bonding are the only mechanisms by which water dissolves substances.
Dipole-dipole interactions and hydrogen bonding are the only mechanisms by which water dissolves substances.
Water has a higher ability to dissolve salts compared to organic compounds due to ionic interactions.
Water has a higher ability to dissolve salts compared to organic compounds due to ionic interactions.
Both strong and weak electrolytes can include acids, but only strong acids completely ionize in solution.
Both strong and weak electrolytes can include acids, but only strong acids completely ionize in solution.
NaOH is classified as a weak electrolyte because it does not fully ionize in solution.
NaOH is classified as a weak electrolyte because it does not fully ionize in solution.
Hydrogen bonding between water molecules contributes to its ability as a universal solvent.
Hydrogen bonding between water molecules contributes to its ability as a universal solvent.
Flashcards
Strong Electrolyte
Strong Electrolyte
A substance that ionizes almost completely in water, creating a high concentration of ions.
Weak Electrolyte
Weak Electrolyte
A substance that only partly ionizes in water, creating a low concentration of ions.
Dissociation (in water)
Dissociation (in water)
The process where a molecule breaks up into smaller ions.
Water Dissolving Salts
Water Dissolving Salts
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Hydrophilic
Hydrophilic
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Hydration shell
Hydration shell
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Mechanism of Dissolution
Mechanism of Dissolution
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Electric Conductivity (in water)
Electric Conductivity (in water)
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Ionization in Water
Ionization in Water
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