Effect of Solvent on Solubility of Weak Electrolytes in Buffered Solutions
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How does the addition of alcohol to a buffered aqueous solution affect the solubility of a weak electrolyte?

  • It increases the dissociation of the weak electrolyte.
  • It has no effect on the solubility of the weak electrolyte.
  • It decreases the solubility of the un-ionized species.
  • It increases the solubility of the un-ionized species. (correct)
  • How does alcohol affect the dissociation of a weak electrolyte in a buffered solution?

  • Alcohol has no effect on the dissociation of the weak electrolyte.
  • Alcohol increases the dissociation of the weak electrolyte.
  • Alcohol decreases the dissociation of the weak electrolyte. (correct)
  • Alcohol stabilizes the dissociation constant of the weak electrolyte.
  • How can weakly acidic and basic drugs be brought into solution with the help of surfactants?

  • By decreasing their polarity
  • By solubilizing action of surface-active agents (correct)
  • By increasing their dissociation
  • By reducing their interaction with solvent molecules
  • What is one way in which complexation can influence the solubility of a substance?

    <p>Produce insoluble complexes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does particle size affect solubility?

    <p>Solubility increases with decreasing particle size</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What influence does the configuration of a molecule and crystal arrangement have on solubility?

    <p>Unsymmetrical particles are less soluble</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the true distribution coefficient, K, represent?

    <p>The ratio of molar concentration of species common to both oil and water phases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which phase does benzoic acid only exist as a monomer?

    <p>Peanut oil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor in the aqueous phase influences whether benzoic acid is unionized or ionized?

    <p>pKa of the compound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the concentration of dimer in the oil phase for compounds like benzoic acid?

    <p>Type of oil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the observed distribution coefficient affected by the total acid concentration used in analysis?

    <p>It depends on two equilibria</p> Signup and view all the answers

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