Chemistry Solutions Overview
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What is molality and how is it calculated?

Molality (m) is defined as the number of moles of solute per kilogram of solvent.

Describe the difference between a saturated and a supersaturated solution.

A saturated solution contains the maximum amount of solute at a given temperature, while a supersaturated solution contains more solute than the maximum solubility and is in a non-equilibrium state.

What are colligative properties and how do they differ from properties of pure solvents?

Colligative properties are characteristics of solutions that depend on the number of solute particles rather than their identity, differing from pure solvents which have consistent properties.

Explain the terms miscible and immiscible liquids.

<p>Miscible liquids completely dissolve in each other in any proportion, while immiscible liquids do not mix and form separate layers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do you calculate percent by mass in a solution?

<p>Percent by mass (% w/w) is calculated by dividing the mass of solute by the mass of the solution, then multiplying by 100.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a solution in chemistry?

<p>A solution is a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the difference between a solute and a solvent.

<p>The solute is the substance being dissolved, while the solvent is the substance doing the dissolving.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is solubility and how is it influenced?

<p>Solubility is the ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent, influenced by factors like temperature and pressure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'like dissolves like' mean?

<p>'Like dissolves like' refers to the principle that polar solvents dissolve polar solutes and nonpolar solvents dissolve nonpolar solutes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can agitation affect the rate of dissolution?

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Flashcards

Solution (chemistry)

A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances.

Solute

The substance being dissolved in a solution.

Solvent

The substance doing the dissolving in a solution.

Solid solution

A solid dissolved in another solid.

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Solubility

The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.

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Solubility (and Temperature)

Solubility of solids in liquids usually increases with temperature; gases in liquids typically decrease.

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Solubility (and Pressure)

Pressure affects the solubility of gases.

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Concentration (in Solutions)

Amount of solute in a given amount of solvent or solution.

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Molarity (M)

Moles of solute per liter of solution.

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Molality (m)

Moles of solute per kilogram of solvent.

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Percent by mass (% w/w)

Mass of solute divided by mass of solution, multiplied by 100.

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Colligative Properties

Solution properties that depend on the number of solute particles, not their type.

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Vapor Pressure Lowering

The decrease in vapor pressure of a solvent when a solute is added.

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Boiling Point Elevation

The increase in boiling point of a solvent when a solute is added.

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Freezing Point Depression

The decrease in freezing point of a solvent when a solute is added.

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Osmotic Pressure

The pressure required to prevent the net flow of solvent across a semipermeable membrane.

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Unsaturated Solution

A solution with less solute dissolved than its maximum solubility.

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Saturated Solution

A solution that contains the maximum amount of solute dissolved at a given temperature and pressure.

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Supersaturated Solution

A solution containing more dissolved solute than its maximum solubility.

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Miscible Liquids

Liquids that completely dissolve into each other in any proportion.

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Immiscible Liquids

Liquids that do not dissolve in each other and separate into distinct layers.

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Study Notes

Introduction

  • The term "solution" in chemistry refers to a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances.
  • Homogeneity means the composition of the solution is uniform throughout.
  • Solutions are characterized by their solute and solvent components.

Solute and Solvent

  • The solute is the substance being dissolved.
  • The solvent is the substance doing the dissolving.
  • Typically, the solvent is present in a larger amount than the solute.
  • Solute and solvent can be solids, liquids, or gases.

Types of Solutions

  • Solid solutions: A solid dissolved in another solid (e.g., alloys).
  • Liquid solutions: A liquid dissolved in another liquid (e.g., salt water).
  • Gaseous solutions: A gas dissolved in another gas (e.g., air).
    • Air is a gaseous solution containing nitrogen, oxygen, and other trace gases.
  • Solid in liquid: A solid dissolved in a liquid (e.g., sugar dissolved in water).
  • Gas in liquid: A gas dissolved in a liquid (e.g., carbon dioxide in soda).

Solubility

  • Solubility is the ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.
  • Solubility is often expressed as the mass of solute that can dissolve in a given amount of solvent at a particular temperature and pressure.
  • Solubility depends on several factors, including temperature and pressure.
    • Generally, solubility increases with temperature for solid solutes in liquids.
    • But not always, in some cases, solubility decreases with temperature.
    • Solubility of gases in liquids decreases with increasing temperature.
    • Increasing pressure increases the solubility of gases in liquids.

Factors Affecting Solution Formation

  • Nature of solute and solvent: "Like dissolves like" is a general guideline. Polar solvents dissolve polar solutes, and nonpolar solvents dissolve nonpolar solutes.
  • Temperature: As mentioned above, temperature affects solubility.
  • Pressure: As mentioned above, pressure significantly affects the solubility of gases in liquids.
  • Surface area: Increasing the surface area of the solute increases the rate of dissolution.
  • Agitation: Stirring or shaking a solution increases the rate of dissolution.
  • Presence of other solutes: Other solutes can sometimes affect the solubility of a given solute.

Concentration

  • Concentration describes the amount of solute dissolved in a given amount of solvent or solution.
  • Common units include molarity, molality, and percent by mass.
  • Molarity (M) is moles of solute per liter of solution.
  • Molality (m) is moles of solute per kilogram of solvent.
  • Percent by mass (% w/w) is the mass of solute divided by the mass of solution, multiplied by 100.

Solution Properties

  • Solutions exhibit properties different from those of the pure solvent.
  • These are called colligative properties, depending on the number of solute particles rather than the identity of the solute.
  • These include:
    • Vapor pressure lowering
    • Boiling point elevation
    • Freezing point depression
    • Osmotic pressure

Unsaturated Solution

  • A solution that has less solute dissolved than its maximum solubility. More solute can be dissolved into the solvent

Saturated Solution

  • A solution that has the maximum amount of solute dissolved at a given temperature and pressure. No more solute can be dissolved in the solution at this temperature and pressure.

Supersaturated Solution

  • A solution that has more solute dissolved than its maximum solubility. This is a non-equilibrium state, and the excess solute is unstable.

Miscible and Immiscible Liquids

  • Miscible liquids completely dissolve into each other in any proportion (e.g., ethanol and water).
  • Immiscible liquids do not dissolve in each other, and separate into distinct layers (e.g., oil and water).

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This quiz explores the concept of solutions in chemistry, focusing on the definitions of solute and solvent, and the various types of solutions. Understand the differences between solid, liquid, and gaseous solutions, and learn how these components interact within mixtures.

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